Thomas Jefferson

I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.

I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.

I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.

I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.

It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good.

It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good.

I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies.

I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies.

That government is best which governs least, because its people discipline themselves.

That government is best which governs least, because its people discipline themselves.