My theory has always been, that if we are to dream, the flatteries of hope are as cheap, and pleasanter, than the gloom of despair. Thomas Jefferson cheapdespairdream Change image and share on social
The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government. Thomas Jefferson caredestructiongood Change image and share on social
If the present Congress errs in too much talking, how can it be otherwise in a body to which the people send one hundred and fifty lawyers, whose trade it is to question everything, yield nothing, and talk by the hour? Thomas Jefferson bodycongresserr share on social
Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits. Thomas Jefferson chanceconditionconscience Change image and share on social
Speeches that are measured by the hour will die with the hour. Thomas Jefferson diehourmeasure Change image and share on social
Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations; entangling alliances with none. Thomas Jefferson alliancecommerceentangle Change image and share on social
I never will, by any word or act, bow to the shrine of intolerance or admit a right of inquiry into the religious opinions of others. Thomas Jefferson actadmitbow Change image and share on social
I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. Thomas Jefferson considerdifferencefriend Change image and share on social
It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself. Thomas Jefferson errorgovernmentstand Change image and share on social