The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruct... - Thomas Jefferson
"The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government."
More quotes by Thomas Jefferson
"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."
"I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful and thankless office."
"I was bold in the pursuit of knowledge, never fearing to follow truth and reason to whatever results they led."
"Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you."