I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. Thomas Jefferson altareternalform Change image and share on social
It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness. Thomas Jefferson givehappinessoccupation Change image and share on social
Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves are its only safe depositories. Thomas Jefferson degeneratedepositorygovernment Change image and share on social
I own that I am not a friend to a very energetic government. It is always oppressive. Thomas Jefferson energeticfriendgovernment 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
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson closeerrorfalsehood Change image and share on social
Bodily decay is gloomy in prospect, but of all human contemplations the most abhorrent is body without mind. Thomas Jefferson abhorrentbodilybody Change image and share on social
Happiness is not being pained in body or troubled in mind. Thomas Jefferson bodyhappinessmind Change image and share on social
History, in general, only informs us of what bad government is. Thomas Jefferson badgeneralgovernment Change image and share on social
Resort is had to ridicule only when reason is against us. Thomas Jefferson reasonresortridicule Change image and share on social
