Thomas Jefferson ( 10 of 137 )
Every generation needs a new revolution.
Every generation needs a new revolution.
The tax which will be paid for the purpose of education is not more than the thousandth part of what read more
The tax which will be paid for the purpose of education is not more than the thousandth part of what will be paid to kings, priests and nobles who will rise up among us if we leave the people in ignorance
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there is one, he must more approve of the homage read more
Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there is one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded faith.
A coward is much more exposed to quarrels than a man of spirit.
A coward is much more exposed to quarrels than a man of spirit.
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 place economy among the first and most important virtues, and public debt as the greatest of dangers ... We read more
I place economy among the first and most important virtues, and public debt as the greatest of dangers ... We must make our choice between economy and liberty, or profusion and servitude. If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the.
It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.
It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.
A little rebellion now and then ... is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government.
A little rebellion now and then ... is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government.
What is true of every member of the society, individually, is true of them all collectively; since the rights of read more
What is true of every member of the society, individually, is true of them all collectively; since the rights of the whole can be no more than the sum of the rights of the individuals.
