Thomas Jefferson

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

Thomas Jefferson

Ridicule is the only weapon which can be used against unintelligible propositions.

Thomas Jefferson

Say nothing of my religion. It is known to God and myself alone.

Thomas Jefferson

So confident am I in the intentions, as well as wisdom, of the government, that I shall always be satisfied that what is not done, either cannot, or ought not to be done.

Thomas Jefferson

Speeches that are measured by the hour will die with the hour.

Thomas Jefferson

Take more pleasure in giving what is best to another than in having it for yourself, and then all the world will love you.

Thomas Jefferson

Taste cannot be controlled by law.

Thomas Jefferson

That government is the strongest of which every man feels himself a part.

Thomas Jefferson

That government that governs least governs best.

Thomas Jefferson

The advertisement is the most truthful part of a newspaper.

Thomas Jefferson