The people are the only censors of their governors, and even their errors will tend to keep these to the true principles of their institution

Quote by Thomas Jefferson

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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...

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

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

He who knows best knows how little he knows.

He who knows best knows how little he knows.

Religions are all alike -- founded upon fables and mythologies

Religions are all alike -- founded upon fables and mythologies

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...

Responsibility is a tremendous engine in a free government.

Responsibility is a tremendous engine in a free government.

My affections were first for my own country, then, generally, for all mankind

My affections were first for my own country, then, generally, for all mankind

Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without...

Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without...

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.

All authority belongs to the people

All authority belongs to the people

History has informed us that bodies of men as well as individuals are susceptible of...

History has informed us that bodies of men as well as individuals are susceptible of...

Self-interest, or rather self-love, or egoism, has been more plausibly substituted as the basis of...

Self-interest, or rather self-love, or egoism, has been more plausibly substituted as the basis of...

I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more...

I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more...

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...

If the obstacles of bigotry and priestcraft can be surmounted, we may hope that common...

If the obstacles of bigotry and priestcraft can be surmounted, we may hope that common...

It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A...

It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A...

If people let government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their...

If people let government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their...

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 opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a...

The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a...

Justice is truth in action

Justice is truth in action