Maxioms by Thomas Jefferson
Conquest is not in our principles; it is inconsistent with our government
Conquest is not in our principles; it is inconsistent with our government
It behoves every man who values liberty of conscience for himself, to resist invasions of it in the case of read more
It behoves every man who values liberty of conscience for himself, to resist invasions of it in the case of others: or their case may, by change of circumstances, become his own.
All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases read more
All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will, to be rightful, must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal laws must protect, and to violate would be oppression.
Power is not alluring to pure minds
Power is not alluring to pure minds
Money, not morality, is the principle commerce of civilized nations.
Money, not morality, is the principle commerce of civilized nations.
