More quotes by Thomas Jefferson

"Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of Liberty."
"If it is believed that these elementary schools will be better managed by the governor and council or any other general authority of the government, than by the parents within each ward, it is a belief against all experience."
"I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be."
"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, commerce and honest friendship with all nations; entangling alliances with none."