Thomas Jefferson Quotes

American - President | April 13, 1743 - July 4, 1826

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Thomas Jefferson

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The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

Thomas Jefferson

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I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.

Thomas Jefferson

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

Thomas Jefferson

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In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.

Thomas Jefferson

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Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.

Thomas Jefferson

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When angry count to ten before you speak. If very angry, count to one hundred.

Thomas Jefferson

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A Bill of Rights is what the people are entitled to against every government, and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inference.

Thomas Jefferson

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Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.

Thomas Jefferson

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The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government.

Thomas Jefferson

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We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Thomas Jefferson

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Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching.

Thomas Jefferson

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