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. Thomas Jefferson, lover of liberty . rymen to renew with undimin-ished devotion their faith in the rights of man and theblessings of self-government. Freedom was the text ofhis life: I have sworn upon the altar of God eternalhostility against every form of tyranny over the mind ofman. Freedom was the burden of his labors: I willendeavor to keep attention fixed on the main object of allscience, the freedom and happiness of man. Jefferson gave nobly of the affection of his heart andthe power of his intellect; and he received, as he deserved,the love and honor of thousands ^at home and
. Thomas Jefferson, lover of liberty . rymen to renew with undimin-ished devotion their faith in the rights of man and theblessings of self-government. Freedom was the text ofhis life: I have sworn upon the altar of God eternalhostility against every form of tyranny over the mind ofman. Freedom was the burden of his labors: I willendeavor to keep attention fixed on the main object of allscience, the freedom and happiness of man. Jefferson gave nobly of the affection of his heart andthe power of his intellect; and he received, as he deserved,the love and honor of thousands ^at home and in all parts of the world, wherever the story ofAmerica is told, the name Thomas Jefferson is synony-mous with democracy—a great, free democracy, whereall men share alike in the joys of life, Hberty, and thepursuit of happiness. Jefferson would crush no manfor the sake of anothers gain; but through learning andliberty he would lift every being to the highest plane ofhuman happiness. 89 1 ^ Livermore & Knight Co., Providence. Albemarle CountyVirginia the home of Thomas Jef-ferson. This home, builtwholly from Jeffersonsown plans, and partlywith his own hands, isstill standing, one of thetreasures of our colonialarchitecture. ^ J I No. 70. C0PYII6HT, 1922, JOH« HANCOCK Mutual Lifi Ins. Co., Boston. Mass. m\ Hill
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