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Thomas Jefferson Quotes


Selected Quotations from the Thomas Jefferson Papers

A brief selections of quotations from Thomas Jefferson's papers at the Library of Congress. Thomas Jefferson was a prolific writer.

Thomas Jefferson Quotes - BrainyQuote

“The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.”

Thomas Jefferson Quotes - Goodreads

“I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.”

Quotations - Thomas Jefferson Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights."

Famous Quotations - Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

A list links to over thirty five of Thomas Jefferson's most famous quotations.

Jefferson Quotations - Thomas Jefferson - LibGuides at UVa Library

Statue of Jefferson ... Jefferson's views on liberty, the law, religious freedom and slavery continue to be relevant, inspirational and ...

Thomas Jefferson: Quotes | Britannica

Thomas Jefferson: Quotes ... History at your fingertips – Sign up here to see what happened On This Day, every day in your inbox! ... By signing up for this email, ...

What are Thomas Jefferson's famous quotes to get you inspired?

"I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have." · "Do you want to know who you are? · "I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful ...

50 Thomas Jefferson Quotes About Life, Liberty and Freedom - Parade

50 Thomas Jefferson quotes about life, liberty and freedom. These timeless words from a Founding Father are suitable for today's generation.

Top 10 Thomas Jefferson Quotes - BrainyQuote

1. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. - Thomas Jefferson

Quotations - Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

Thomas Jefferson is one of the most frequently quoted (and misquoted) figures in American history. The most frequently cited quotes by and about Jefferson ...

IT'S THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY: Here Are 19 Famous 'Quotes' That ...

1. "My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." This is from a John Sharp Williams speech about Jefferson.

Jefferson's preference for “newspapers without government” over ...

The basis of our governments being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we ...

21 Quotes From Thomas Jefferson That Will Inspire You | Inc.com

1. "Power is not alluring to pure minds." 2. "Ignorance is preferable to error, and he is less remote from the truth who believes nothing than he who believes ...

What do you think of the Thomas Jefferson quote "The tree of liberty ...

The Thomas Jefferson quote "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants"

Thomas Jefferson Quotes - Monticello Shop

Book Quote Embroidered Ornament ... Thomas Jefferson's famous quote to John Adams "I cannot live without books" is embroidered on our book ornament. Red, beige, ...

Thomas Jefferson - Quotes - Forbes

“My principle is to do whatever is right, and leave consequences to him who has the disposal of them. Only aim to do your duty, and mankind will give you ...

Thomas Jefferson - Wikiquote

We are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead, nor to tolerate any error so long as reason is left free to combat it. See also: United States ...

Quotes by Thomas Jefferson | Online Library of Liberty

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), a Virginian, was the author of the American Declaration of Independence (1776), an active participant in the Revolution, ...

Thomas Jefferson - Oxford Reference

We hold these truths to be sacred and undeniable; that all men are created equal and independent, that from that equal creation they derive rights inherent and ...