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 house book last share on social
Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question. Thomas Jefferson government find angel share on social
Nothing is unchangeable but the inherent and unalienable rights of man. Thomas Jefferson unalienable inherent right Change image and share on social
I never will, by any word or act, bow to the shrine of intolerance or admit a right of inquiry into the religious opinions of others. Thomas Jefferson act intolerance inquiry Change image and share on social
Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations; entangling alliances with none. Thomas Jefferson alliance nation commerce Change image and share on social
Taste cannot be controlled by law. Thomas Jefferson law control taste Change image and share on social
Speeches that are measured by the hour will die with the hour. Thomas Jefferson speech hour measure 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 pursuit condition conscience Change image and share on social
If the present Congress errs in too much talking, how can it be otherwise in a body to which the people send one hundred and fifty lawyers, whose trade it is to question everything, yield nothing, and talk by the hour? Thomas Jefferson question hundred trade share on social
The most successful war seldom pays for its losses. Thomas Jefferson pay seldom loss Change image and share on social
