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

Quote by Thomas Jefferson

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One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more.

One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more.

The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.

The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.

On the dogmas of religion, as distinguished from moral principles, all mankind, from the beginning...

On the dogmas of religion, as distinguished from moral principles, all mankind, from the beginning...

I do not find in orthodox Christianity one redeeming feature.

I do not find in orthodox Christianity one redeeming feature.

Always take hold of things by the smooth handle.

Always take hold of things by the smooth handle.

Friendship is but another name for an alliance with the follies and the misfortunes of...

Friendship is but another name for an alliance with the follies and the misfortunes of...

Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by...

Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by...

Good humor is one of the preservatives of our peace and tranquility

Good humor is one of the preservatives of our peace and tranquility

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...

No nation is permitted to live in ignorance with impunity

No nation is permitted to live in ignorance with impunity

Liberty is the great parent of science and of virtue; and a nation will be...

Liberty is the great parent of science and of virtue; and a nation will be...

You have to have your heart in the business and the business in your heart.

You have to have your heart in the business and the business in your heart.

When angry, count ten before you speak; if very angry, an hundred.

When angry, count ten before you speak; if very angry, an hundred.

I, however, place economy among the first and most important republican virtues, and public debt...

I, however, place economy among the first and most important republican virtues, and public debt...

We have the wolf by the ears, and we can neither hold him, nor safely...

We have the wolf by the ears, and we can neither hold him, nor safely...

The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing...

The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing...

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

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

Let us in education dream of an aristocracy of achievement arising out of a democracy...

Let us in education dream of an aristocracy of achievement arising out of a democracy...

There's no reason for me to believe that God exists, so I don't.

There's no reason for me to believe that God exists, so I don't.

It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe...

It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe...