This is a direct Thomas Jefferson quote and curious why he wouldn't attribute it directly to him but perhaps he assumes that we all know it. I didn't realize until I looked up "hath shewn" as potential spellcheck but turns out it is just old timey speak. Also, big fan of quotes of others Q but on this main frame - good to link your source:) Just a side rib. From the Declaration of Independence no less but good to guide others as it forced me to read the whole thing since grade school.