Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. 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 blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson approveblindfoldboldness share on social
But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, and thanks to a benevolent arrangement the greater part of life is sunshine. Thomas Jefferson arrangementbenevolentfriendship Change image and share on social
Peace and abstinence from European interferences are our objects, and so will continue while the present order of things in America remain uninterrupted. Thomas Jefferson abstinenceamericacontinue Change image and share on social
I was bold in the pursuit of knowledge, never fearing to follow truth and reason to whatever results they led, and bearding every authority which stood in their way. Thomas Jefferson authoritybeardbold Change image and share on social
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be. Thomas Jefferson greatgrowhope Change image and share on social
It is more dangerous that even a guilty person should be punished without the forms of law than that he should escape. Thomas Jefferson dangerousescapeform Change image and share on social
One loves to possess arms, though they hope never to have occasion for them. Thomas Jefferson armhopelove Change image and 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
Our country is now taking so steady a course as to show by what road it will pass to destruction, to wit: by consolidation of power first, and then corruption, its necessary consequence. Thomas Jefferson consequenceconsolidationcorruption Change image and share on social
Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every free state. Thomas Jefferson casecitizenfree Change image and share on social
