If the freedom of religion, guaranteed to us by law in theory, can ever rise in practice under the overbearing inquisition of public opinion, then and only then will truth, prevail over fanaticism

Quote by Thomas Jefferson

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I abhor war and view it as the greatest scourge of mankind.

I abhor war and view it as the greatest scourge of mankind.

All authority belongs to the people

All authority belongs to the people

I have often thought that nothing would do more extensive good at small expense than...

I have often thought that nothing would do more extensive good at small expense than...

I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful and thankless office.

I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful and thankless office.

The press is the best instrument for enlightening the mind of man, and improving him...

The press is the best instrument for enlightening the mind of man, and improving him...

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

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...

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...

I may grow rich by an art I am compelled to follow; I may recover...

I may grow rich by an art I am compelled to follow; I may recover...

A bill of rights is what the people are entitled to against every government on...

A bill of rights is what the people are entitled to against every government on...

Wisdom I know is social. She seeks her fellows. But Beauty is jealous, and illy...

Wisdom I know is social. She seeks her fellows. But Beauty is jealous, and illy...

Laws are made for men of ordinary understanding and should, therefore, be construed by the...

Laws are made for men of ordinary understanding and should, therefore, be construed by the...

The juries are our judges of all fact, and of law when they choose it.

The juries are our judges of all fact, and of law when they choose it.

Where a new invention promises to be useful, it ought to be tried

Where a new invention promises to be useful, it ought to be tried

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...

In truth, politeness is artificial good humor, it covers the natural want of it, and...

In truth, politeness is artificial good humor, it covers the natural want of it, and...

The care of human life and happiness and not their destruction is the first and...

The care of human life and happiness and not their destruction is the first and...

I cannot live without books.

I cannot live without books.

All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as...

All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as...

I used to think a good book was the best company, but now Ive thought...

I used to think a good book was the best company, but now Ive thought...