All Thomas Jefferson Quotes
- A well informed citizenry is the best defense against tyranny. Best
- The sun - my almighty physician. Almighty
- A little revolution is a good thing. Good
- What i value more than all things, good humor. All
- Defend our liberties and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindred and tongues. Brought
- The small landholders are the most precious part of a state. Funny
- Nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. Attitude
- An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy. Citizenry
- The cornerstone of democracy rests on the foundation of an educated electorate. Cornerstone
- Every man cannot have his way in all things. If his opinion prevails at some times, he should acquiesce on seeing that of others preponderate… Acquiesce
- Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading. Brief
- Bigotry is the disease of ignorance... Bigotry
- It is of great importance to set a resolution, not to be shaken, never to tell an untruth. There is no vice so mean, so… Becomes
- I am a real Christian - that is to say, a disciple of the doctrines of Jesus Christ. Christ
- I deem it the duty of every man to devote a certain portion of his income for charitable purposes; and that it is his further… Applied
- When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its… Any
- I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and constitutions, but laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of… Advocate
- Common sense is the foundation of all authorities, of the laws themselves, and of their construction. All
- The day is not distant when we must bear and adopt [the abolition of slavery], or worse will follow. Abolition
- Never yet could I find that a black had uttered a thought above the level of plain narration; never saw even an elemental trait of… American Revolution
- The two principles on which our conduct towards the Indians should be founded are justice and fear. After the injuries we have done them, they… American Revolution
- On the subject of the history of the American Revolution, you ask who shall write it? Who can write it? And who will ever be… Able
- All men are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. All
- Was the government to prescribe to us our medicine and diet, our bodies would be in such keeping as our souls are now. Bodies
- Industry, commerce and security are the surest roads to the happiness and prosperity of people. Commerce