Thomas Jefferson

A properly functioning democracy depends on an informed electorate.

Thomas Jefferson

A republican government is slow to move, yet once in motion it’s momentum becomes irresistible.

Thomas Jefferson

A rigid economy of the public contributions and absolute interdiction of all useless expenses will go far towards keeping the government honest and unoppressive.

Thomas Jefferson

A society that will trade a little liberty for a little order will lose both, and deserve neither.

Thomas Jefferson

A true patriot will defend his country from its government.

Thomas Jefferson

A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of life.

Thomas Jefferson

A wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.

Thomas Jefferson

Action will delineate and define you.

Thomas Jefferson

Advertisements contain the only truths to be relied on in a newspaper.

Thomas Jefferson

Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness.

Thomas Jefferson