To 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 speak as we think, the condition of man will proceed in improvement.
Thomas Jefferson
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“The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind.” Thomas Jefferson
Republicanism, Rights, Government, Political Philosophy, Human Dignity
Thomas Jefferson Republicanism, Rights, Government, Political Philosophy, Human Dignity“If I could not go to heaven with but a party, I would not go there at all. Therefore, I am not of the party of federalists. But I am much further from that of the anti-federalists.” Thomas Jefferson
Politics, Heaven, Partisanship, Personal Values, Political Independence
Thomas Jefferson Politics, Heaven, Partisanship, Personal Values, Political Independence“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.” Thomas Jefferson
Corruption, Republic, Restoration, Principles, Political Philosophy
Thomas Jefferson Corruption, Republic, Restoration, Principles, Political Philosophy“The federal government is our servant, not our master.” Thomas Jefferson
Government, Federalism, Power, Accountability, Civic Engagement
Thomas Jefferson Government, Federalism, Power, Accountability, Civic Engagement“The cost of freedom is eternal vigilance.” Thomas Jefferson
Freedom, Vigilance, Responsibility, Democracy, Civic Engagement
Thomas Jefferson Freedom, Vigilance, Responsibility, Democracy, Civic Engagement“Here was buried Thomas Jefferson Author of the Declaration of American Independence Of the Statute of Virginia for religious freedom & Father of the University of Virginia.” Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson, History, Legacy, Independence, Education
Thomas Jefferson Jefferson, History, Legacy, Independence, Education“We must meet our duty and convince the world that we are just friends and brave enemies.” Thomas Jefferson
Duty, Friendship, Bravery, International Relations, National Character
Thomas Jefferson Duty, Friendship, Bravery, International Relations, National Character“Wine brightens the life and thinking of anyone.” Thomas Jefferson
Wine, Life, Enjoyment, Culture, Social Interaction
Thomas Jefferson Wine, Life, Enjoyment, Culture, Social Interaction“The art of life is the art of avoiding pain; and he is the best pilot, who steers clearest of the rocks and shoals with which it is beset.” Thomas Jefferson
Life, Pain, Navigation, Wisdom, Strategy
Thomas Jefferson Life, Pain, Navigation, Wisdom, Strategy“I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them but to inform their discretion.” Thomas Jefferson
Powers, Society, People, Enlightenment, Responsibility
Thomas Jefferson Powers, Society, People, Enlightenment, Responsibility“What is true of every member of the society, individually, is true of them all collectively; since the rights of the whole can be no more than the sum of the rights of the individuals.” Thomas Jefferson
Rights, Society, Individuality, Collectivism, Justice
Thomas Jefferson Rights, Society, Individuality, Collectivism, Justice“Never was so much false arithmetic employed on any subject, as that which has been employed to persuade nations that it is in their interest to go to war.” Thomas Jefferson
War, Persuasion, Fallacy, Politics, Social Commentary
Thomas Jefferson War, Persuasion, Fallacy, Politics, Social Commentary“If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be.” Thomas Jefferson
Ignorance, Freedom, Civilization, Expectations, Reality
Thomas Jefferson Ignorance, Freedom, Civilization, Expectations, Reality“Nature intended me for the tranquil pursuits of science by rendering them my supreme delight.” Thomas Jefferson
Science, Nature, Personal Calling, Passion, Self-awareness
Thomas Jefferson Science, Nature, Personal Calling, Passion, Self-awareness“The art of governing consists simply of being honest, exercising common sense, following principle, and doing what is right and just.” Thomas Jefferson
Governance, Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Principles
Thomas Jefferson Governance, Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Principles“There is not a sprig of grass that shoots uninteresting to me.” Thomas Jefferson
Nature, Interest, Observation, Learning, Appreciation
Thomas Jefferson Nature, Interest, Observation, Learning, Appreciation“Only aim to do your duty, and mankind will give you credit where you fail.” Thomas Jefferson
Duty, Integrity, Recognition, Humanity, Personal Values
Thomas Jefferson Duty, Integrity, Recognition, Humanity, Personal Values