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Those who expect to be both ignorant and free, expect what never was and never […]
How much pain have cost us the evils which have never happened. Thomas Jefferson
To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of ideas he disbelieves and […]
Our civil rights have no dependence on our religious opinions any more than our opinions […]
Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want […]
If ignorance is bliss, why aren’t more people happy? Thomas Jefferson
One travels more usefully when alone because he reflects more. Thomas Jefferson
When you abandon freedom to achieve security, you lose both and deserve neither. Thomas Jefferson
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. Thomas […]
Our attachment to no nation on earth should supplant our attachment to liberty. Thomas Jefferson
I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the […]
But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, […]
Hemp is of first necessity to the wealth & protection of the country. Thomas Jefferson
Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of Liberty. Thomas Jefferson
The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time. Thomas Jefferson
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of […]
There is a natural aristocracy among men, the grounds of this are virtue and talents. […]
Delay is preferable to error. Thomas Jefferson
Always take hold of things by the smooth handle. Thomas Jefferson
The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money. Thomas Jefferson
If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve […]
It is always better to have no ideas than false ones; to believe nothing, than […]
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson
A true patriot will defend his country from its government. Thomas Jefferson
On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a […]
Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will define you. […]
I cannot live without books. Thomas Jefferson
I am a great believer in luck, and I find that the harder I work […]
Never spend your money before you have it. Thomas Jefferson
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. Thomas Jefferson
We will be soldiers, so our sons may be farmers, so their sons may be […]