I have learned to be less confident in the conclusions of human reason…

Thomas Jefferson
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I have learned to be less confident in the conclusions of human reason, and give more credit to the honesty of contrary opinions. ✨ Thomas Jefferson (1855). The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence. Reports and opinions while secretary of state, p.342
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I have learned to be less confident in the conclusions of human reason, and give more credit to the honesty of contrary opinions. ✨ Thomas Jefferson (1855). The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence. Reports and opinions while secretary of state, p.342

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