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

Quote by Thomas Jefferson

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Christianity is the most perverted system that ever shone on man

Christianity is the most perverted system that ever shone on man

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a...

Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a...

I do not find in orthodox Christianity one redeeming feature.

I do not find in orthodox Christianity one redeeming feature.

I consider ethics, as well as religion, as supplements to law in the government of...

I consider ethics, as well as religion, as supplements to law in the government of...

A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits...

A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits...

The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as they are injurious to...

The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as they are injurious to...

A strict observance of the written laws is doubtless one of the high virtues of...

A strict observance of the written laws is doubtless one of the high virtues of...

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

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

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

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

I believe that justice is instinct and innate; the moral sense is as much a...

I believe that justice is instinct and innate; the moral sense is as much a...

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...

An association of men who will not quarrel with one another is a thing which...

An association of men who will not quarrel with one another is a thing which...

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

If the freedom of religion, guaranteed to us by law in theory, can ever rise...

If the freedom of religion, guaranteed to us by law in theory, can ever rise...

I live for books.

I live for books.

It was more in our spirit to let things come to rights by the plain...

It was more in our spirit to let things come to rights by the plain...

I never will, by any word or act, bow to the shrine of intolerance or...

I never will, by any word or act, bow to the shrine of intolerance or...

An enemy generally says and believes what he wishes.

An enemy generally says and believes what he wishes.

An injured friend is the bitterest of foes.

An injured friend is the bitterest of foes.