More quotes by Thomas Jefferson

"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."
"Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it."
"Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom."
"The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. It does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg."
"It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself."