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This quote is frequently cited by conservatives, who usually attribute it to Thomas Jefferson. But Jefferson scholars say he never made such a statement. More likely, it was uttered by conservative columnist Cal Thomas, in a column he wrote for a newspaper. (Before this response becomes political, it should be noted that erroneous quotes are used by politicians and pundits on both sides of the aisle. In many cases, the person using the quote is not aware that it is fake. Many quotes have been used so often that people genuinely believe they are accurate and are surprised to learn they are not.)

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Since an answer of "Never" does not help the person asking the question at all, here is a useful answer: Status:This exact quotation has not been found in any of the writings of Thomas Jefferson. It bears a very vague resemblance to Jefferson's comment in a prospectus for his translation of Destutt de Tracy's Treatise on Political Economy: "To take from one, because it is thought that his own industry and that of his fathers has acquired too much, in order to spare to others, who, or whose fathers have not exercised equal industry and skill, is to violate arbitrarily the first principle of association, -the guarantee to every one of a free exercise of his industry, & the fruits acquired by it." This answer can be found at monticello.org

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