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
I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past. Thomas Jefferson dreamfuturehistory Change image and share on social
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
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
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
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
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
I never will, by any word or act, bow to the shrine of intolerance or admit a right of inquiry into the religious opinions of others. Thomas Jefferson actadmitbow 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
