Thomas Jefferson ( 10 of 137 )
In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief read more
In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution.
Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the read more
Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
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.
No government ought to be without censors; and where the press is free no one ever will.
No government ought to be without censors; and where the press is free no one ever will.
The juries are our judges of all fact, and of law when they choose it.
The juries are our judges of all fact, and of law when they choose it.
The most successful war seldom pays for its losses.
The most successful war seldom pays for its losses.
A little rebellion now and then is a good thing.
A little rebellion now and then is a good thing.
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
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.
