Thomas JeffersonNew York, like London, seems to be a cloacina [toilet] of all the depravities of human nature.371Humanity
Thomas JeffersonA wise and frugal Government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, which shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement,… ▶371PhilosophyPoliticsReading
Thomas JeffersonPolitics, like religion, hold up the torches of martyrdom to the reformers of error. ✨ Thomas Jefferson, Henry Augustine Washington (1859). The Writings of Thomas Jefferson:… ▶371Politics
Thomas JeffersonThe true theory of our Constitution is surely the wisest and best, that the states are independent as to everything within themselves and united as to everything respecting foreig… ▶371PoliticsTruth
Thomas JeffersonTo preserve the freedom of the human mind then and freedom of the press, every spirit should be ready to devote itself to martyrdom; for as long as we may think as we will, and sp… ▶371HumanityReadingThought
Thomas JeffersonAgriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness. ✨ Thomas Jefferson, Henry Augustine Washington (185… ▶371Philosophy
Thomas JeffersonMan, once surrendering his reason, has no remaining guard against absurdities the most monstrous. . . . ✨ Thomas Jefferson (1829). Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies: … ▶371Hope
Thomas JeffersonWhen virtue is banished, ambition invades the minds of those who are disposed to receive it, and avarice possesses the whole community. The objects of their desires are changed; w… ▶371PoliticsThought
Thomas JeffersonI agree with you that it is the duty of every good citizen to use all the opportunities, which occur to him, for preserving documents relating to the history of our country. 371Politics
Thomas JeffersonDoes the government fear us? Or do we fear the government? When the people fear the government, tyranny has found victory. The federal government is our servant, not our master!371HumanityPolitics
Thomas JeffersonOne war, such as that of our Revolution, is enough for one life. ✨ Thomas Jefferson, J. Jefferson Looney (2004). The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: 1 October 1814 to 31 August … ▶372Life
Thomas JeffersonIf ever this vast country is brought under a single government, it will be one of the most extensive corruption. ✨ Thomas Jefferson (2004). Light and Liberty: Reflections on… ▶372PoliticsReflection
Thomas JeffersonRidicule is the only weapon which can be used against unintelligible propositions. ✨ Thomas Jefferson (1939). Democracy372Reflection
Thomas JeffersonOur tenet ever was . . . that Congress had not unlimited powers to provide for the general welfare, but were restrained to those specifically enumerated; and that, as it was never… ▶372Politics
Thomas JeffersonThe human character, we believe, requires in general constant and immediate control to prevent its being biased from right by the seductions of self-love. ✨ Thomas Jefferson… ▶361HumanityLove
Thomas JeffersonMan is fed with fables through life, and leaves it in the belief he knows something of what has been passing, when in truth he knows nothing but what has passed under his own eyes… ▶372LifePhilosophyTruth
Thomas JeffersonGive up money, give up fame, give up science, give the earth itself and all it contains rather than do an immoral act. And never suppose that in any possible situation, or under a… ▶372Politics
Thomas JeffersonThe second office in the government is honorable and easy; the first is but a splendid misery. ✨ Bernard Mayo, Thomas Jefferson (1988). Jefferson Himself: The Personal Narra… ▶362Politics
Thomas JeffersonMy views and feelings (are) in favor of the abolition of war-and I hope it is practicable, by improving the mind and morals of society, to lessen the disposition to war; but of it… ▶351HopeHumanityThought
Thomas JeffersonEvery man is under the natural duty of contributing to the necessities of the society; and this is all the laws should enforce on him. ✨ Thomas Jefferson, Joyce Appleby, Ter… ▶362HumanityPolitics
Thomas JeffersonHonor, justice, and humanity, forbid us tamely to surrender that freedom which we received from our gallant ancestors, and which our innocent posterity have a right to receive fro… ▶373HumanityThought
Thomas JeffersonTo me... it appears that there have been differences of opinion and party differences, from the first establishment of government to the present day, and on the same question whic… ▶362HopePoliticsTime
Thomas Jeffersonletters are not the first, but the last step in the progression from barbarism to civilisation. ✨ Thomas Jefferson (1861). Correspondence, p.303351Humanity
Thomas Jeffersonlife is of no value but as it brings gratifications. among the most valuable of these is rational society. it informs the mind, sweetens the temper, chears our spirits, and promot… ▶373HumanityLifeThought
Thomas JeffersonTravelling is good for your health and necessary for your amusement. ✨ Thomas Jefferson, William Keeney Bixby, Worthington Chauncey Ford (1916). Thomas Jefferson Corresponde… ▶351Truth
Thomas JeffersonThe executive, in our government is not the sole, it is scarcely the principle, object of my jealousy. The tyranny of the legislature is the most formidable dread at present and w… ▶351PoliticsReadingTime
Thomas JeffersonIn a government bottomed on the will of all, the... liberty of every individual citizen becomes interesting to all. ✨ Thomas Jefferson (2010). The Works of Thomas Jefferson:… ▶373Politics
Thomas JeffersonBelieving that the happiness of mankind is best promoted by the useful pursuits of peace, that on these alone a stable prosperity can be founded, that the evils of war are great i… ▶374HumanityThought
Thomas JeffersonFriendship is but another name for an alliance with the follies and the misfortunes of others. Our own share of miseries is sufficient: why enter then as volunteers into those of … ▶341Politics
Thomas JeffersonNothing is unchangeable but the inherent and unalienable rights of man. ✨ Thomas Jefferson (1977). The Portable Thomas Jefferson, p.459, Penguin363Thought
