Thomas Jefferson

I am mortified to be told that, in the United States of America, the sale of a book can become read more

I am mortified to be told that, in the United States of America, the sale of a book can become a subject of inquiry, and of criminal inquiry too.

All authority belongs to the people

All authority belongs to the people

Nobody can acquire honor by doing what is wrong

Nobody can acquire honor by doing what is wrong

The care of human life and happiness and not their destruction is the first and only legitimate object of good read more

The care of human life and happiness and not their destruction is the first and only legitimate object of good government.

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.