Life, Liberty and

keep your liberty and pursuit of happiness—I’ll take the money
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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February 26, 2024 at 8:11 PM
This might interest you: When Jefferson wrote these words, by the pursuit of 'happiness,' he meant what we now call 'virtue.' I think that explains a whole lot to suckers like me who thought he meant 'happiness.' Oh, and by the way, I'll take the money too. ~ Gershon
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February 28, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Nice. I was not aware of this fact. Thanks, my friend.
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