More quotes by Thomas Jefferson

"Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of Liberty."
"One loves to possess arms, though they hope never to have occasion for them."
"I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be."
"Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you."
"I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful and thankless office."