Eugene V. DebsIn every age it has been the tyrant, the oppressor and the exploiter who has wrapped himself in the cloak of patriotism, or religion, or both to deceive and overawe the People.", June 16, 1918)
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Yes, I know that this quote has been misquoted. This quote was actually said by Woodrow Wilson, not Thomas Jefferson. It's not clear if the original quote was mistranslated or if this is an unconfirmed source of the quote. The quote still holds true though, as it outlines what happens when people are trying to deceive others.
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