When a man assumes a public trust he should consider himself a public property. Thomas Jefferson assumemanproperty 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
Always take hold of things by the smooth handle. Thomas Jefferson handleholdsmooth Change image and share on social
The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions that I wish it to be always kept alive. Thomas Jefferson alivegovernmentoccasion 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
Nothing is unchangeable but the inherent and unalienable rights of man. Thomas Jefferson inherentmanright 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
Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning. Thomas Jefferson afternoonexercisehealth Change image and 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
