If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be. Thomas Jefferson civilizationexpectfree Change image and share on social
Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear. Thomas Jefferson approveblindboldness Change image and share on social
Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson entrustexperienceform Change image and share on social
If there is one principle more deeply rooted in the mind of every American, it is that we should have nothing to do with conquest. Thomas Jefferson americanconquestdeeply Change image and share on social
Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. Thomas Jefferson decidegovernmenthesitate Change image and share on social
The Creator has not thought proper to mark those in the forehead who are of stuff to make good generals. We are first, therefore, to seek them blindfold, and then let them learn the trade at the expense of great losses. Thomas Jefferson blindfoldcreatorexpense share on social
The good opinion of mankind, like the lever of Archimedes, with the given fulcrum, moves the world. Thomas Jefferson archimedefulcrumgood Change image and share on social
Only aim to do your duty, and mankind will give you credit where you fail. Thomas Jefferson aimcreditduty Change image and share on social
One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more. Thomas Jefferson reflecttravelusefully Change image and share on social
The most successful war seldom pays for its losses. Thomas Jefferson losspayseldom Change image and share on social
