I never will, by any word or act, bow to the shrine of intolerance or admit a right of inquiry into the religious opinions of others.

Quote by Thomas Jefferson

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Every generation needs a new revolution.

Every generation needs a new revolution.

I find the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more...

I find the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more...

In defense of our persons and properties under actual violation, we took up arms. When...

In defense of our persons and properties under actual violation, we took up arms. When...

The good opinion of mankind, like the lever of Archimedes, with the given fulcrum, moves...

The good opinion of mankind, like the lever of Archimedes, with the given fulcrum, moves...

Motherhood is the keystone of the arch of matrimonial happiness

Motherhood is the keystone of the arch of matrimonial happiness

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...

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...

Taxes should be continued by annual or biennial reenactments; because a constant hold by the...

Taxes should be continued by annual or biennial reenactments; because a constant hold by the...

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...

When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang...

When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang...

The whole commerce between master and slave is a perpetual exercise of the most boisterous...

The whole commerce between master and slave is a perpetual exercise of the most boisterous...

Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends life, liberty, and the pursuit...

Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends life, liberty, and the pursuit...

We don't come here [Canada] for our health. We can think of other ways of...

We don't come here [Canada] for our health. We can think of other ways of...

Only aim to do your duty, and mankind will give you credit where you fail.

Only aim to do your duty, and mankind will give you credit where you fail.

The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground.

The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground.

I think we have more machinery of government than is necessary, too many parasites living...

I think we have more machinery of government than is necessary, too many parasites living...

Those who sacrifice freedom for safety deserve neither.

Those who sacrifice freedom for safety deserve neither.

The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time; the hand...

The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time; the hand...

Any communication or marketing professional needs cross-cultural research and communication skills to be able to...

Any communication or marketing professional needs cross-cultural research and communication skills to be able to...

Speak when you are angry - and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret.

Speak when you are angry - and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret.

Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience,...

Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience,...

I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my...

I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my...