I have come to a resolution myself as I hope every good citizen will, never again to purchase any article of foreign manufacture which can be had of American make, be the difference of price what it may.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of supporting local products and industries over foreign imports, regardless of price differences.
Thomas Jefferson's quote advocates for American self-reliance and economic independence by encouraging citizens to prioritize purchasing domestically produced goods. He expresses a commitment to supporting American manufacturers and suggests that the price of foreign goods should not deter one from choosing to buy local, reflecting a broader ethos of patriotism and economic nationalism.
In practice
During a community meeting focused on local business, this quote can be used to inspire attendees to buy from local shops.
The firmness with which the (American) people have withstood the... abuses of the press, the discernment they have manifested between truth and falsehood, show that they may safely be trusted to hear everything true and false and to form a correct judgment between them.
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