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In this sometimes sad and imperfect world the tree of liberty must be watered periodically with the blood of?

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"...in this sometimes sad and imperfect world the tree of liberty must be watered periodically with the blood of patriots and tyrants..."

Can anyone give me more information on this quote? Everything from who said it, date, what context, and what you think about it...

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  1. where did you find this quote?


  2. Brainy Quote.com says it is thomas Jefferson

  3. “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.”

    -Thomas Jefferson.

  4. It was said by Thomas Jefferson

    That's all I got.

  5. Thomas Jefferson said it.  Exactly when???

  6. I know that quote is attributed to Thomas Jefferson, but I can't help you on the date or context.

    As far as what I think about it: I do believe that, unfortunately, it is true.

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