The spirit of this country is totally adverse to a large military force.

Quote by Thomas Jefferson

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I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.

I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.

Freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of person under the protection of the...

Freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of person under the protection of the...

The two principles on which our conduct towards the Indians should be founded, are justice...

The two principles on which our conduct towards the Indians should be founded, are justice...

Bodily decay is gloomy in prospect, but of all human contemplations the most abhorrent is...

Bodily decay is gloomy in prospect, but of all human contemplations the most abhorrent is...

Those who sacrifice freedom for safety deserve neither.

Those who sacrifice freedom for safety deserve neither.

Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.

Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.

I find friendship to be like wine, raw when new, ripened with age, the true...

I find friendship to be like wine, raw when new, ripened with age, the true...

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...

Living is something everyone can do, but few actually experience

Living is something everyone can do, but few actually experience

Never spend your money before you have it.

Never spend your money before you have it.

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...

It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.

It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.

War is an instrument entirely inefficient toward redressing wrong; and multiplies, instead of indemnifying losses.

War is an instrument entirely inefficient toward redressing wrong; and multiplies, instead of indemnifying losses.

I am captivated more by dreams of the future than by the history of the...

I am captivated more by dreams of the future than by the history of the...

Force is the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism.

Force is the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism.

The earth belongs to the living, not to the dead.

The earth belongs to the living, not to the dead.

Every generation needs a new revolution.

Every generation needs a new revolution.

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

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

Seriousness is the last refuge of the shallow.

Seriousness is the last refuge of the shallow.

He had the sort of face that makes you realize God does have a sense...

He had the sort of face that makes you realize God does have a sense...