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A little rebellion now and then is a good thing. — Thomas Jefferson

Letter

A little rebellion now and then is a good thing.

Thomas Jefferson
1787
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Current citation
Jefferson, Thomas. "James Madison, Jan. 30, 1787." The Life and Selected Writings of Thomas Jefferson, edited by Adrienne Koch and William Peden. Modern Library, 1998.
Original citation
Jefferson, Thomas. Letter to James Madison. 30 Jan. 1787.

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