I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial by strength, and bid defiance to the laws of our country. Thomas Jefferson aristocracybidbirth 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
I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them but to inform their discretion. Thomas Jefferson controldepositorydiscretion share on social
One man with courage is a majority. Thomas Jefferson couragemajorityman 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
The world is indebted for all triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression. Thomas Jefferson errorgainhumanity Change image and share on social
It is our duty still to endeavor to avoid war; but if it shall actually take place, no matter by whom brought on, we must defend ourselves. If our house be on fire, without inquiring whether it was fired from within or without, we must try to extinguish it. Thomas Jefferson avoidbringdefend 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
Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning. Thomas Jefferson afternoonexercisehealth 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
