Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question. Thomas Jefferson angelanswerfind share on social
We may consider each generation as a distinct nation, with a right, by the will of its majority, to bind themselves, but none to bind the succeeding generation, more than the inhabitants of another country. Thomas Jefferson bindcountrydistinct share on social
Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people. Thomas Jefferson authorityexistleave Change image and share on social
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. Thomas Jefferson bloodlibertypatriot Change image and share on social
The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground. Thomas Jefferson gaingovernmentgrind 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
Educate and inform the whole mass of the people... They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty. Thomas Jefferson educateinformliberty 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
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
