Quotes by Jefferson, Thomas

Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat >>

I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every for >>

Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of liber >>

Quotations about Rebellion

To revolt is a natural tendency of life. Even a worm turns against the >>

All men should have a drop of treason in their veins, if nations are n >>

For as the interposition of a rivulet, however small, will occasion th >>

I hold it that a little rebellion, now and then, is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical. It is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government.

Jefferson, Thomas