There is nothing more unequal than the equal treatment of un... - Thomas Jefferson

"I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend."

"I cannot live without books."

"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."

"Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom."

"I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful and thankless office."