More quotes by Thomas Jefferson

"I may grow rich by an art I am compelled to follow; I may recover health by medicines I am compelled to take against my own judgment; but I cannot be saved by a worship I disbelieve and abhor."
"The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do."
"Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom."
"I was bold in the pursuit of knowledge, never fearing to follow truth and reason to whatever results they led."
"It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself."