Maxioms by Thomas Jefferson
I consider trial by jury as the only anchor yet imagined by man by which a government can be held read more
I consider trial by jury as the only anchor yet imagined by man by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution.
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under read more
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
If the freedom of religion, guaranteed to us by law in theory, can ever rise in practice under the overbearing read more
If the freedom of religion, guaranteed to us by law in theory, can ever rise in practice under the overbearing inquisition of public opinion, then and only then will truth, prevail over fanaticism
An ethical person ought to do more than he's required to do and less than he's allowed to do
An ethical person ought to do more than he's required to do and less than he's allowed to do
The best principles of our republic secure to all its citizens a perfect equality of rights.
The best principles of our republic secure to all its citizens a perfect equality of rights.
