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Thomas Jefferson quotes

American President April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826

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Thomas Jefferson quote: "It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own..."
It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "For a people who are free, and who mean to remain so, a..."
For a people who are free, and who mean to remain so, a well-organized and armed militia is their best security. Thomas Jefferson
Truth is great and will prevail if left to herself, that she is the proper and sufficient antagonist to error, and has nothing to fear from the conflict, unless by human interposition disarmed of her natural weapons, free argument and debate; errors ceasing to be dangerous when it is permitted freely to contradict them. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to..."
Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very fast. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "We confide in our strength, without boasting of it, we respect..."
We confide in our strength, without boasting of it, we respect that of others, without fearing it. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "The most successful war seldom pays for its losses."
The most successful war seldom pays for its losses. Thomas Jefferson
The constitution of most of the states (and of the United States) assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed and that they are entitled to freedom of person, freedom of religion, freedom of property, and freedom of the press. Thomas Jefferson
The Creator has not thought proper to mark those in the forehead who are of stuff to make good generals. We are first, therefore, to seek them blindfold, and then let them learn the trade at the expense of great losses. Thomas Jefferson
A little patience, and we shall see the reign of witches pass over, their spells dissolve, and the people, recovering their true sight, restore their government to its true principles. It is true that in the meantime we are suffering deeply in spirit, and incurring the horrors of a war and long oppressions of enormous public debt...If the game runs sometime against us at home, we must have patience till luck turns, and then we shall have an opportunity of winning back the principles we have... Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "That government is best which governs the least, because its..."
That government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves. Thomas Jefferson
That government is best which governs least, because its people discipline themselves. If we are directed from Washington (heads of an organization) when to sow and when to reap, we will soon want for bread. Thomas Jefferson
Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "The good opinion of mankind, like the lever of Archimedes,..."
The good opinion of mankind, like the lever of Archimedes, with the given fulcrum, moves the world. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "He who knows best knows how little he knows."
He who knows best knows how little he knows. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good..."
I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another. Thomas Jefferson

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