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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: "Our properties within our own territories [should not] be..."
Our properties within our own territories [should not] be taxed or regulated by any power on earth but our own. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of..."
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. Thomas Jefferson
It is our duty still to endeavor to avoid war; but if it shall actually take place, no matter by whom brought on, we must defend ourselves. If our house be on fire, without inquiring whether it was fired from within or without, we must try to extinguish it. Thomas Jefferson
not to find out new principles, or new arguments, never before thought of . . . but to place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent, and to justify ourselves in the independent stand we are compelled to take. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "The inquisition of public opinion overwhelms in practice the..."
The inquisition of public opinion overwhelms in practice the freedom asserted by the laws in theory. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "The genuine and simple religion of Jesus will one day be..."
The genuine and simple religion of Jesus will one day be restored: such as it was preached and practiced by Himself. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "That government is the strongest of which every man feels..."
That government is the strongest of which every man feels himself a part. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or..."
Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "No man will ever carry out of the Presidency the reputation..."
No man will ever carry out of the Presidency the reputation which carried him into it. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "Bodily decay is gloomy in prospect, but of all human..."
Bodily decay is gloomy in prospect, but of all human contemplations the most abhorrent is body without mind. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "Money, not morality, is the principle commerce of civilized..."
Money, not morality, is the principle commerce of civilized nations. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "I am for freedom of religion, and against all maneuvers to..."
I am for freedom of religion, and against all maneuvers to bring about a legal ascendency of one sect over another. Thomas Jefferson
[All religious sects] dread the advance of science as witches do the approach of daylight; and scowl on the fatal harbinger announcing the subversion of the duperies in which they live. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "I have seen enough of one war never to wish to see another."
I have seen enough of one war never to wish to see another. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the..."
Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every free state. Thomas Jefferson

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