Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, working with a committee of four others (John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert Livingston).

The “Committee of Five” that drafted the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Made from the images in the various Wikipedia articles. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
As we prepare to celebrate the 238th anniversary of the approval of that remarkable document, here are a few quotes from the three men most responsible for its crafting that shed light on their philosophies—and provide us wisdom we need in these challenging times.
“If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be.” Jefferson
“Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom.” Adams
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Franklin

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