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Thomas Jefferson Quotes

Thomas Jefferson quotes about wishes

American President April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826

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I never told my own religion nor scrutinized that of another. I never attempted to make a convert, nor wished to change another's creed. I am satisfied that yours must be an excellent religion to have produced a life of such exemplary virtue and correctness. For it is in our lives, and not from our words, that our religion must be judged. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy,..."
Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it. Thomas Jefferson
I wish I was a despot that I might save the noble, the beautiful trees that are daily falling sacrifice to the cupidity of their owners, or the necessity of the poor. The unnecessary felling of a tree, perhaps the growth of centuries, seems to me a crime little short of murder. Thomas Jefferson
The Christian god can easily be pictured as virtually the same god as the many ancient gods of past civilizations. The Christian god is a three headed monster cruel vengeful and capricious. If one wishes to know more of this raging three headed beast like god one only needs to look at the caliber of people who say they serve him. They are always of two classes fools and hypocrites. Thomas Jefferson
If there be any among us who would wish to dissolve this Union, or to change its republican form, let them stand undisturbed as monuments of the safety with which error of opinion may be tolerated, where reason is left free to combat it. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "An enemy generally says and believes what he wishes."
An enemy generally says and believes what he wishes. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "There is not a truth existing which I fear... or would wish..."
There is not a truth existing which I fear... or would wish unknown to the whole world. 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: "The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on..."
The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions that I wish it to be always kept alive. Thomas Jefferson

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