Thomas Jefferson

It is the trade of lawyers to question everything, yield nothing, and to talk by the hour.

Thomas Jefferson

It is while we are young that the habit of industry is formed. If not then, it never is afterward.

Thomas Jefferson

It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good.

Thomas Jefferson

Knowledge indeed is a desirable, a lovely possession.

Thomas Jefferson

Lay down true principles and adhere to them inflexibly. Do not be frightened into their surrender by the alarms of the timid, or the croakings of wealth against the ascendency of the people.

Thomas Jefferson

Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning.

Thomas Jefferson

Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people.

Thomas Jefferson

Let common sense and common honesty have fair play, and they will soon set things to rights.

Thomas Jefferson

Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks.

Thomas Jefferson

Liberty is the great parent of science and of virtue; and a nation will be great in both in proportion as it is free.

Thomas Jefferson