If there be one principle more deeply rooted than any other in the mind of every American, it is, that we should have nothing to do with conquest

Quote by Thomas Jefferson

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Among the most inestimable of our blessings, also, is that.. of liberty to worship our...

Among the most inestimable of our blessings, also, is that.. of liberty to worship our...

Every generation needs a new revolution.

Every generation needs a new revolution.

The most valuable of all talents is never using two words when one will do.

The most valuable of all talents is never using two words when one will do.

Commerce with all nations, alliance with none, should be our motto.

Commerce with all nations, alliance with none, should be our motto.

Whatever enables us to go to war, secures our peace

Whatever enables us to go to war, secures our peace

I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more...

I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more...

I do not find in orthodox Christianity one redeeming feature.

I do not find in orthodox Christianity one redeeming feature.

Taste cannot be controlled by law

Taste cannot be controlled by law

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to bear arms is, as...

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to bear arms is, as...

I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which...

I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which...

If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the...

If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the...

But friendship is precious, not only in shade, but in the sunshine of life; and...

But friendship is precious, not only in shade, but in the sunshine of life; and...

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

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

History has informed us that bodies of men as well as individuals are susceptible of...

History has informed us that bodies of men as well as individuals are susceptible of...

Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I...

Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I...

I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.

I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.

The evidence of the natural rights of expatriation, like that of our right to life,...

The evidence of the natural rights of expatriation, like that of our right to life,...

No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no...

No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no...

Whenever a man has cast a longing eye on offices, a rottenness begins in his...

Whenever a man has cast a longing eye on offices, a rottenness begins in his...

Always take hold of things by the smooth handle.

Always take hold of things by the smooth handle.