Giving Quotes by Thomas Jefferson
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Thomas Jefferson reminds us that true virtue may require giving up wealth, fame, or even science rather than acting immorally. He also stresses the importance of solid education, especially for his own daughters, and he encourages listening to opposing opinions to keep one’s reasoning humble. These ideas show a mix of moral sacrifice, learning, and open‑mindedness.
![“To make us one nation as to foreign concerns, and keep us distinct in Domestic ones gives the outline of the proper division of powers between the general [national] and particular [state] governments.” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cf/thomas-jefferson-43_4th-of-july_to-make-us-one-nation-as-to-foreign-conc_761448.jpg)
![“If any doubt has arisen as to me, my country [Virginia] will have my political creed in the form of a "Declaration &c." which I was lately directed to draw. This will give decisive proof that my own sentiment concurred with the vote they instructed us to give.” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0a5/thomas-jefferson-43_country_if-any-doubt-has-arisen-as-to-me-my-coun_1434041.jpg)
![“[We should be] determined... to sever ourselves from the union we so much value rather than give up the rights of self-government... in which alone we see liberty, safety and happiness.” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/afb/thomas-jefferson-43_determined_we-should-be-determined-to-sever-ourselv_2791539.jpg)
![“[T]he opinion which gives to the judges the right to decide what laws are constitutional and what not, not only for themselves, in their, own sphere of action, but for the Legislature and Executive also in their spheres, would make the Judiciary a despotic branch.” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cfa/thomas-jefferson-43_action_t-he-opinion-which-gives-to-the-judges-t_2055401.jpg)
