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
One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more. Thomas Jefferson reflecttravelusefully Change image and share on social
The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed. Thomas Jefferson armassertconstitution Change image and share on social
Power is not alluring to pure minds. Thomas Jefferson alluremindpower Change image and share on social
Be polite to all, but intimate with few. Thomas Jefferson intimatepolite Change image and share on social
The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money. Thomas Jefferson glowmoneythink 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
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. Thomas Jefferson currentmatterprinciple Change image and share on social
The second office in the government is honorable and easy; the first is but a splendid misery. Thomas Jefferson easygovernmenthonorable 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