More quotes by Thomas Jefferson

"One loves to possess arms, though they hope never to have occasion for them."
"Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it."
"And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor."
"The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do."
"Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you."