Thomas Jefferson ( 7 of 137 )
Mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which read more
Mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.
Conquest is not in our principles; it is inconsistent with our government
Conquest is not in our principles; it is inconsistent with our government
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.
A bill of rights is what the people are entitled to against every government on earth, general or particular, and read more
A bill of rights is what the people are entitled to against every government on earth, general or particular, and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inferences
No man will ever bring out of the Presidency the reputation which carries him into it.
No man will ever bring out of the Presidency the reputation which carries him into 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.
I find that the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure read more
I find that the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of much praise.
