Maxioms by Thomas Jefferson
We hold these truths to be sacred & undeniable; that all men are created equal & independant, that from that read more
We hold these truths to be sacred & undeniable; that all men are created equal & independant, that from that equal creation they derive rights inherent & inalienable, among which are the preservation of life, & liberty, & the pursuit of happiness.
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.
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
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
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.
