The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

Quote by Thomas Jefferson

Topics: Liberty Quotes, Tyranny Quotes

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...

Health is worth more than learning.

Health is worth more than learning.

Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very fast.

Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very fast.

To penetrate and dissipate these clouds of darkness, the general mind must be strengthened by...

To penetrate and dissipate these clouds of darkness, the general mind must be strengthened by...

At last now you can be what the old cannot recall and the young long...

At last now you can be what the old cannot recall and the young long...

No man will ever carry out of the Presidency the reputation which carried him into...

No man will ever carry out of the Presidency the reputation which carried him into...

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

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

Never spend your money before you have it.

Never spend your money before you have it.

We did not raise armies for glory or for conquest.

We did not raise armies for glory or for conquest.

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...

If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the...

If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the...

I have seen enough of one war never to wish to see another.

I have seen enough of one war never to wish to see another.

An enemy generally says and believes what he wishes.

An enemy generally says and believes what he wishes.

Force is the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism.

Force is the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism.

A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise...

A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise...

Our principles are founded on the immovable basis of equal right and reason.

Our principles are founded on the immovable basis of equal right and reason.

Responsibility is a tremendous engine in a free government

Responsibility is a tremendous engine in a free government

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...

One man with courage is a majority.

One man with courage is a majority.

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...