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Thomas Jefferson Quotes

Biography: Thomas Jefferson is known for being the third President of the United ... more Biography: Thomas Jefferson is known for being the third President of the United States and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Born in 1743, he was a leading Founding Father, promoting ideals of republicanism and individual rights. He also founded the University of Virginia and made significant contributions as a statesman, diplomat, and philosopher. less

"The man who fears no truths has nothing to fear from lies"

Tags: Wisdom, Self-awareness, Courage, Confidence, Truth

"The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only legitimate object of good government"

Tags: Happiness, Well-being, Government, Governance, Care

"I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever"

Tags: Reflection, Morality, Fear, Justice, Accountability

"There is nothing more unequal than the equal treatment of unequal people"

Tags: Individuality, Justice, Equality, Social justice, Diversity

"Do not be too severe upon the errors of the people, but reclaim them by enlightening them"

Tags: Understanding, Empathy, Compassion, Education, Patience

"I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery"

Tags: Freedom, Independence, Self-determination, Liberty, Choice

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

Tags: Philosophy, Freedom, Society, Power, History

"Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of liberty"

Tags: Courage, Freedom, Liberty, Government, Individualism

"Walking is the best possible exercise Habituate yourself to walk very far"

Tags: Endurance, Lifestyle, Wellness, Health, Habits

"He who permits himself to tell a lie once, finds it much easier to do it a second and third time, till at length it becomes habitual"

Tags: Integrity, Trust, Morality, Character, Honesty

"An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people"

Tags: Knowledge, Freedom, Education, Liberty, Democracy

"Do not bite at the bait of pleasure, till you know there is no hook beneath it"

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Mindfulness, Decision-making, Self-control

"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude"

Tags: Motivation, Success, Determination, Mindset, Positivity

"In truth, politeness is artificial good humor"

Tags: Communication, Interpersonal skills, Social behavior, Social norms, Manners

"Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it"

Tags: Wisdom, Unity, Peace, Friendship, Harmony