Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor - over each other.

Quote by Thomas Jefferson

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Merchants have no country. The mere spot they stand on does not constitute so strong...

Merchants have no country. The mere spot they stand on does not constitute so strong...

Money, not morality, is the principle commerce of civilized nations.

Money, not morality, is the principle commerce of civilized nations.

My theory has always been, that if we are to dream, the flatteries of hope...

My theory has always been, that if we are to dream, the flatteries of hope...

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

My affections were first for my own country, then, generally, for all mankind

My affections were first for my own country, then, generally, for all mankind

Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves...

Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves...

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.

He who knows best knows how little he knows.

He who knows best knows how little he knows.

Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he...

Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he...

Nobody can acquire honor by doing what is wrong

Nobody can acquire honor by doing what is wrong

Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers,...

Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers,...

I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny...

I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny...

Peace and abstinence from European interferences are our objects, and so will continue while the...

Peace and abstinence from European interferences are our objects, and so will continue while the...

A free people claim their rights as derived from the laws of nature, and not...

A free people claim their rights as derived from the laws of nature, and not...

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.

Let those flatter who fear; it is not an American art

Let those flatter who fear; it is not an American art

Conquest is not in our principles; it is inconsistent with our government.

Conquest is not in our principles; it is inconsistent with our government.

No duty the Executive had to perform was so trying as to put the right...

No duty the Executive had to perform was so trying as to put the right...

Always take hold of things by the smooth handle.

Always take hold of things by the smooth handle.

A coward is much more exposed to quarrels than a man of spirit.

A coward is much more exposed to quarrels than a man of spirit.