The whole commerce between master and slave is a perpetual exercise of the most boisterous passions, the most unremitting despotism on the one part, and degrading submissions on the other. Our children see this, and learn to imitate it. Thomas Jefferson boisterouschildcommerce share on social
We are not to expect to be translated from despotism to liberty in a featherbed. Thomas Jefferson despotismexpectfeatherbed Change image and share on social
No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden. Thomas Jefferson comparableculturedelightful Change image and share on social
The boisterous sea of liberty is never without a wave. Thomas Jefferson boisterouslibertysea Change image and share on social
Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it. Thomas Jefferson combaterrorfree Change image and share on social
I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial by strength, and bid defiance to the laws of our country. Thomas Jefferson aristocracybidbirth Change image and share on social
I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than those attending too small a degree of it. Thomas Jefferson attenddegreeexpose Change image and share on social
It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness. Thomas Jefferson givehappinessoccupation Change image and share on social
For a people who are free, and who mean to remain so, a well-organized and armed militia is their best security. Thomas Jefferson armfreemilitia Change image and share on social
Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching. Thomas Jefferson actthingwatch Change image and share on social
