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
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
The earth belongs to the living, not to the dead. Thomas Jefferson belongdeadearth 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
Merchants have no country. The mere spot they stand on does not constitute so strong an attachment as that from which they draw their gains. Thomas Jefferson attachmentconstitutecountry Change image and 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
Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor - over each other. Thomas Jefferson advantageouscensordifference 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
