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Thomas Jefferson Quotes

Thomas Jefferson quotes

American President April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826

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Thomas Jefferson quote: "He who permits himself to tell a lie once, finds it much..."
He who permits himself to tell a lie once, finds it much easier to do it the second time. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the..."
I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past. Thomas Jefferson
In questions of power, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the constitution. Thomas Jefferson
Man once surrendering his reason, has no remaining guard against absurdities the most monstrous, and like a ship without rudder, is the sport of every wind. With such persons, gullibility, which they call faith, takes the helm from the hand of reason, and the mind becomes a wreck. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with..."
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. Thomas Jefferson
None but an armed nation can dispense with a standing army. To keep ours armed and disciplined is therefore at all times important. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "A little rebellion is a good thing."
A little rebellion is a good thing. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "A little rebellion is good now and then."
A little rebellion is good now and then. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom."
Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom."
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. Thomas Jefferson
Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "Educate and inform the whole mass of the people... They are..."
Educate and inform the whole mass of the people... They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth..."
It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself. Thomas Jefferson
I may grow rich by an art I am compelled to follow; I may recover health by medicines I am compelled to take against my own judgment; but I cannot be saved by a worship I disbelieve and abhor. Thomas Jefferson
The pretense that the workings of the mind, like the actions of the body, are subject to the control of laws, does not seem sufficiently demolished. ... The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. Thomas Jefferson

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