Ignorance is preferable to error, and he is less remote from the truth who believes nothing than he who believes what is wrong. Thomas Jefferson believeerrorignorance Change image and share on social
A coward is much more exposed to quarrels than a man of spirit. Thomas Jefferson cowardexposeman Change image and share on social
Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government. Thomas Jefferson governmentinformpeople Change image and share on social
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
No duty the Executive had to perform was so trying as to put the right man in the right place. Thomas Jefferson dutyexecutiveman 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
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
