Quotes by Jefferson, Thomas

It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquillity and occupation whi >>

Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government witho >>

My only fear is that I may live too long. This would be a subject of d >>

Quotations about Martyrdom

No human beings more dangerous than those who have suffered for a beli >>

The torments of martyrdom are probably most keenly felt by the bystand >>

I will soon be going out to shape all the singing tomorrows. >>

What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure.

Jefferson, Thomas