You may just think I am a red Jew son-of-a-bitch, but I'm keeping Thomas Jefferson alive.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stone embraces a controversial identity to assert that he upholds the principles of Thomas Jefferson despite public criticism.
- In plain terms
- He accepts being called names because he believes he keeps Jefferson's ideals alive.
- What can you take from it?
- Principles matter more than popularity or labels.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a true heir to a historical figure?
- Is controversy a cost of principled action?
Another view
The comparison to Jefferson is subjective and depends on one's definition of his legacy.
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