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
An association of men who will not quarrel with one another is a thing which has never yet existed, from the greatest confederacy of nations down to a town meeting or a vestry. Thomas Jefferson associationconfederacyexist Change image and share on social
Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances. Thomas Jefferson advantagecircumstancecool 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
The moment a person forms a theory, his imagination sees in every object only the traits which favor that theory. Thomas Jefferson favorformimagination Change image and share on social
Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits. Thomas Jefferson chanceconditionconscience 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
It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good. Thomas Jefferson goodmanpersuade Change image and share on social
There is a natural aristocracy among men. The grounds of this are virtue and talents. Thomas Jefferson aristocracygroundman 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
