Thomas Jefferson Quotes

Thomas Jefferson Quotes

Thomas Jefferson Quotes

Consider the following quotes by Thomas Jefferson:

"We confide in our strength, without boasting of it; we respect that of others, without fearing it."

"The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government, and to protect its free expression should be our first object."

"We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate."

"The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it always to be kept alive."

"Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far."

"Enlighten the people, generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like spirits at the dawn of day."

"Do not bite at the bait of pleasure till you know there is no hook beneath it."

"Determine never to be idle...It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing."

"An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens."

"Advertisements... contain the only truths to be"

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