Quotes by : Thomas Jefferson

I find that the harder I work , the more luck I seem to have.

Resort is had to ridicule only when reason is against us.

Question with boldness even the existence of aGod; because, if there be one, he must more approve ofthe....

Never spend your money before you have earned it.

In a republican nation, whose citizens are to be led by reason and persuasion and not by force, the art....

It is neither wealth nor splendor but tranquility and occupation which give happiness.

The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights....

The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time.

Conquest is not in our principles. It is inconsistent with our government.

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