I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. Thomas Jefferson considerdifferencefriend Change image and share on social
A wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. Thomas Jefferson breadearnfree share on social
If we can but prevent the government from wasting the labours of the people, under the pretence of taking care of them, they must become happy. Thomas Jefferson caregovernmenthappy Change image and share on social
The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind. Thomas Jefferson eternallyformgovernment 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
An injured friend is the bitterest of foes. Thomas Jefferson bitterefriendinjure Change image and share on social
We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson createcreatorendow share on social
Conquest is not in our principles. It is inconsistent with our government. Thomas Jefferson conquestgovernmentinconsistent 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
Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching. Thomas Jefferson actthingwatch Change image and share on social
