Quotes by Thomas Jefferson

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

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Of liberty I would say that, in the whole plenitude of its extent, it is...

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

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The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or...

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I have great hope that some patriotic spirit will, at a favorable moment, call (up...

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The most truthful part of a newspaper is the advertisements

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The man who fears no truth has nothing to fear from lies.

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The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government, and to...

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Truth is great and will prevail if left to herself, that she is the proper...

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The States should be left to do whatever acts they can do as well as...

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I am for a government rigorously frugal and simple, applying all the possible savings of...

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No government can continue good but under the control of the people.

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