In every country where man is free to think and to speak, differences of opinion will arise from difference of perception and the imperfection of reason. But these differences, when permitted, as in this happy country, to purify themselves by free discussion, are but as passing clouds overshadowing our land transiently and leaving our horizon more bright and serene. That love of order and obedience to the laws, which so considerably characterizes the citizens of the United States, are sure pledges of internal tranquility…. THOMAS JEFFERSON TO THE CITIZENS OF COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, MARCH 23,
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