3 reason about thomas jefferson
Reason and free inquiry are the only effectual agents against error.
Thomas JeffersonError of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
Thomas JeffersonFix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear.
Thomas JeffersonFix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a god; because, if there be one, he must approve the homage of reason rather than of blind-folded fear. Do not be frightened from this inquiry by any fear of its consequences.
Thomas JeffersonOur principles are founded on the immovable basis of equal right and reason.
Thomas JeffersonThe tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Thomas JeffersonRebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.
Thomas JeffersonBe polite to all, but intimate with few.
Thomas JeffersonIn matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
Thomas JeffersonI have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.
Thomas JeffersonI have the consolation of having added nothing to my private fortune during my public service, and of retiring with hands clean as they are empty.
Thomas JeffersonMy only fear is that I may live too long. This would be a subject of dread to me.
Thomas JeffersonEvery citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every free state.
Thomas JeffersonThe happiest moments of my life have a been the few which I have passed at home in the bosom of my family.
Thomas JeffersonIt is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.
Thomas JeffersonDelay is preferable to error.
Thomas JeffersonThe sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of all the exercises walking is the best.
Thomas JeffersonEnlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day.
Thomas JeffersonThat government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves.
Thomas JeffersonIf people let government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as are the souls of those who live under tyranny.
Thomas JeffersonThe spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it always to be kept alive.
Thomas JeffersonThe Price Of Freedom Is Eternal Vigilance.
Thomas JeffersonShake off all the fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.
Thomas JeffersonI like the dreams of the future, better than the history of the past.
Thomas JeffersonNever spend your money before you have it.
Thomas Jefferson
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