Thomas Jefferson on Honesty
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
Thomas Jefferson on Gun Control
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
Thomas Jefferson on Government
That government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves.
Thomas Jefferson on Freedom
Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.
Thomas Jefferson on Work
I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.
Thomas Jefferson on Money
Never spend your money before you have it.
Thomas Jefferson on Leadership
I have never been able to conceive how any rational being could propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.