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Where the press is free and every man able to read, all is safe - Thomas Jefferson
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"Where the press is free and every man able to read, all is safe"

- Thomas Jefferson

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This quote by Thomas Jefferson speaks to the importance of liberty of journalism and access to education. He is recommending that when the press is free to report without censorship and every person is able to check out, then society is safe. He is suggesting that when people are notified and informed, they are better able to make decisions that remain in the very best interest of society. He is also suggesting that when people have the ability to access information, they are better able to make educated choices and hold their leaders liable. This quote speaks to the power of understanding and the importance of access to info. It is a reminder that when individuals are informed, they are better able to make choices that are in the very best interest of society.

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Thomas Jefferson This quote is written / told by Thomas Jefferson between April 13, 1743 and July 4, 1826. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 143 other quotes.

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