The mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, nor…

Thomas Jefferson
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The mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, nor a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the grace of God. ✨ Letter to Roger C.Weightman, 24 June 1826.
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