A prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant is unfit to be the ruler of a [free] people who mean to be free. Future ages will scarcely believe that the hardiness of one man adventured, within the short compass of twelve years only, to lay a foundation so broad & so undisguised for tyranny over a people fostered & fixed in principles of freedom.
Why was this quote taken out of the deceleration of independence?
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Read widely and take good notes.
The quote you provided is actually taken from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to a friend in 1781, and not from the Declaration of Independence. It was not included in the final version of the Declaration.
The reason why this quote was not included in the Declaration of Independence is not explicitly stated, but we can speculate a few possible reasons.
First, it is important to note that the Declaration of Independence was a document that aimed to convince the world, and particularly the British Crown, of the justifications for the American colonies' desire for independence. It was written for a specific purpose, and its content and language were carefully chosen to argue for the legitimacy of the cause.
The quote you provided, while expressing Jefferson's strong views against tyranny, may have been considered too strongly worded or confrontational to be included in the final document. The Continental Congress, which reviewed and debated the text of the Declaration, might have opted for a more restrained tone to gain broader support among the delegates.
Additionally, the specific words you quoted deal with the actions and character of a prince, rather than addressing the grievances and justifications for breaking away from British rule. The Declaration of Independence focused on outlining the principles, reasons, and grievances for independence, rather than personal character assessments.
It is important to remember that the Declaration of Independence needed to present a united front among the American colonies and offer a persuasive argument to the world. Therefore, passages that did not align closely with the main goals and arguments of the document were likely omitted.