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
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson closeerrorfalsehood Change image and share on social
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. Thomas Jefferson bookchapterhonesty Change image and share on social
It behooves every man who values liberty of conscience for himself, to resist invasions of it in the case of others: or their case may, by change of circumstances, become his own. Thomas Jefferson behoovescasechange Change image and share on social
Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves are its only safe depositories. Thomas Jefferson degeneratedepositorygovernment Change image and share on social
Money, not morality, is the principle commerce of civilized nations. Thomas Jefferson civilizecommercemoney Change image and share on social
Don't talk about what you have done or what you are going to do. Thomas Jefferson talk Change image and share on social
Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you. Thomas Jefferson actactiondefine Change image and share on social
None but an armed nation can dispense with a standing army. To keep ours armed and disciplined is therefore at all times important. Thomas Jefferson armarmydiscipline 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
