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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A single good government is a blessing to the whole earth.

A single good government is a blessing to the whole earth.

To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of ideas he disbelieves and...

To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of ideas he disbelieves and...

Mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by...

Mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by...

There is not a truth existing which I fear... or would wish unknown to the...

There is not a truth existing which I fear... or would wish unknown to the...

The happiest moments of my life have been the few which I have passed at...

The happiest moments of my life have been the few which I have passed at...

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...

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

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

The basis of our government (is) is opinion of the people.

The basis of our government (is) is opinion of the people.

The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest.

The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Nobody can acquire honor by doing what is wrong

Nobody can acquire honor by doing what is wrong

Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and...

Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and...

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...

Tranquility is the old man's milk

Tranquility is the old man's milk

Perfect happiness I believe was never intended by the deity to be the lot of...

Perfect happiness I believe was never intended by the deity to be the lot of...

Resort is had to ridicule only when reason is against us.

Resort is had to ridicule only when reason is against us.

We may consider each generation as a distinct nation, with a right, by the will...

We may consider each generation as a distinct nation, with a right, by the will...

Every generation needs a new revolution.

Every generation needs a new revolution.

If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents...

If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents...

Nothing is more singular about this generation than its addiction to music.

Nothing is more singular about this generation than its addiction to music.

I began revolution with 82 men. If I had to do it again, I do...

I began revolution with 82 men. If I had to do it again, I do...