Thomas Jefferson

And to preserve their independence, we must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. We must make our read more

And to preserve their independence, we must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. We must make our election between economy and liberty, or profusion and servitude.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the read more

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

No nation is permitted to live in ignorance with impunity

No nation is permitted to live in ignorance with impunity

Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations — entangling alliances with none.

Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations — entangling alliances with none.

Resort is had to ridicule only when reason is against us.

Resort is had to ridicule only when reason is against us.