"Be a listener only, keep within yourself, and……" — Thomas Jefferson
"Be a listener only, keep within yourself, and endeavor to establish with yourself the habit of silence, especially in politics."
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1,437 Quotes by Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson has 1,437 quotes on this site.
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Religious leaders will always avail themselves of public ignorance for their own purpose.
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Born in other countries, yet believing you could be happy in this, our laws acknowledge, as they should do, your…
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[Emigrants] will bring with them the principles of the governments they leave, imbibed in their early youth; or, if able…
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The only security of all is in a free press. The force of public opinion cannot be resisted when permitted…
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It is strangely absurd to suppose that a million of human beings, collected together, are not under the same moral…
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The sentiments of men are known not only by what they receive, but what they reject also.
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If ever there was a holy war, it was that which saved our liberties and gave us independence.
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We prefer war in all cases to tribute under any form and to any people whatever.
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I have always said that a studious perusal of the sacred volume will make better citizens, better fathers, and better…
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The sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of all the exercises walking is the best.
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It is not only vain, but wicked, in a legislator to frame laws in opposition to the laws of nature,…
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Motherhood is the keystone of the arch of matrimonial happiness.
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O my God, what must a soul be like when it is in this state! It longs to be all…
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Government is the great fiction, through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else.
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Raising children is a creative endeavor, an art rather than a science.
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I have a message for the young kids. Life is about obstacles, endeavors in life are not to be overlooked.
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The conquering of adversity produces strength of character, forges self-confidence, engenders self-respect, and assures success in righteous endeavor.
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If it requires a uniform, it's a worthless endeavor.
— George Carlin
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All truth is one. In this light, may science and religion endeavor here for the steady evolution of mankind, from…
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Sports create a bond between comtemporaries that lasts a lifetime. It also gives your life structure, discipline and a genuine,…
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Reputation is a reward, to be sure, but it is really the beginning, not the end of endeavor. It should…
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Life never was intended to be easy. Rather, it is a period of proving and growth. It is interwoven with…
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The two things I did learn were that you are as powerful and strong as you allow yourself to be,…
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He who prays as he ought will endeavor to live as he prays.
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