Quotes by Jefferson, Thomas

The art of life is the art of avoiding pain; and he is the best pilot, >>

Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in whi >>

Friendship is but another name for an alliance with the follies and th >>

Quotations about Government

Generosity is a part of my character, and I therefore hasten to assure >>

I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of government ra >>

Men are not governed by justice, but by law or persuasion. When they r >>

My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.

Jefferson, Thomas