Maxioms by Thomas Jefferson
In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief read more
In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution.
Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses read more
Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.
Bodily decay is gloomy in prospect, but of all human contemplations the most abhorrent is body without mind.
Bodily decay is gloomy in prospect, but of all human contemplations the most abhorrent is body without mind.
Do not bite at the bait of pleasure, till you know there is no hook beneath it.
Do not bite at the bait of pleasure, till you know there is no hook beneath it.
It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquillity and occupation which give happiness.
It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquillity and occupation which give happiness.
