“Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment.”

Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to be deprecated.

To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.

The chief duty of the National Government in connection with the currency of the country is to coin money and declare its value.

A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.

Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.

The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.

Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.

Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.

I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.

A small knowledge of human nature will convince us, that, with far the greatest part of mankind, interest is the governing principle; and that almost every man is more or less, under its influence.

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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.

If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.

I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own.

Attachment brings misery, unattachment brings blissfulness. So use things, but don’t be used by them. Live life but don’t be lived by it. Possess things, but don’t be possessed by them. Have things – that’s not a problem. I am not for renunciation. Enjoy everything that life gives, but always remain free.

The key is falling in love with something, anything. If your heart’s attached to it, then your mind will be attached to it.

As long as you’re giving up quality records and you’re makin’ hit records, people are always gonna want to hear a hit and they’ll always want to be attached to something that’s doin’ great.

Thought = creation. If these thoughts are attached to powerful emotions (good or bad) that speeds the creation

I release all attachments, knowing that anything that is truly mine will not pass me by and will arrive in divine time.

Love is the only freedom from attachment. When you love everything, you are attached to nothing.

Be not attached to who you think you are. So you can believe all that you are meant to be.

It’s like having a pet dog for a long time. You get attached to it, and when it dies you miss it.