Thomas Jefferson, Third US President & drafter of the US Declaration of Independence (1743-1826)

"Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it."

"War is an instrument entirely inefficient toward redressing wrong; and multiplies, instead of indemnifying losses."

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, - that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." (The Declaration of Independence)

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