“Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor – over each other.”
— Thomas Jefferson
Author: Thomas Jefferson
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There is not a truth existing which
“There is not a truth existing which I fear… or would wish unknown to the whole world.”
— Thomas Jefferson
Author: Thomas Jefferson
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I abhor war and view it as
“I abhor war and view it as the greatest scourge of mankind.”
— Thomas Jefferson
Author: Thomas Jefferson
Category: war
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I have seen enough of one war
“I have seen enough of one war never to wish to see another.”
— Thomas Jefferson
Author: Thomas Jefferson
Category: war
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It is our duty still to endeavor
“It is our duty still to endeavor to avoid war; but if it shall actually take place, no matter by whom brought on, we must defend ourselves. If our house be on fire, without inquiring whether it was fired from within or without, we must try to extinguish it.”
— Thomas Jefferson
Author: Thomas Jefferson
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I have no ambition to govern men;
“I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful and thankless office.”
— Thomas Jefferson
Author: Thomas Jefferson
Category: men
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One travels more usefully when alone, because
“One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more.”
— Thomas Jefferson
Author: Thomas Jefferson
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Determine never to be idle. No person
“Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.”
— Thomas Jefferson
Author: Thomas Jefferson
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The moment a person forms a theory,
“The moment a person forms a theory, his imagination sees in every object only the traits which favor that theory.”
— Thomas Jefferson
Author: Thomas Jefferson
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Friendship is but another name for an
“Friendship is but another name for an alliance with the follies and the misfortunes of others. Our own share of miseries is sufficient: why enter then as volunteers into those of another?”
— Thomas Jefferson
Author: Thomas Jefferson
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It takes time to persuade men to
“It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good.”
— Thomas Jefferson
Author: Thomas Jefferson
Category: good
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