Books constitute capital. A library book lasts as long as a house, for hundreds of years. It is not, then, an article of mere consumption but fairly of capital, and often in the case of professional men, setting out in life, it is their only capital. Thomas Jefferson articlebookcapital 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
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
I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever. Thomas Jefferson countryforevergod Change image and share on social
Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it. Thomas Jefferson friendshipmankindpeace Change image and share on social
When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe. Thomas Jefferson citycorrupteurope Change image and share on social
Enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day. Thomas Jefferson bodydawnday Change image and share on social
The way to silence religious disputes is to take no notice of them. Thomas Jefferson disputenoticereligious 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
