All they want is their liberty, their right to freedom. ~ Thomas Jefferson's character See also: French Revolution Thomas jefferson :  The people are making their voice heard.  There's nothing to fear in the triumph of the people. Maria Cosway :  Not even you are safe.  Come on.  Come away! Thomas jefferson :  All they want is their liberty, their right to freedom. Maria Cosway :  I've seen such horrible, horrible sights in the streets.  It makes me fear that men are not good, not kind by nature, but cruel. Thomas jefferson :  No.  No.  They have been warped by generations of tyranny, but they're naturally good.  If I were not sure of that, sure of the goodness inherent in the natural man, I would no longer want to be alive.

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