Every human being must be viewed according to what it is good for. For not one of us, no, not one, is perfect. And were we to love none who had imperfection, this world would be a desert for our love.
THOMAS JEFFERSONDetermine 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.
More Thomas Jefferson Quotes
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We have no right to prejudice another in his civil enjoyments because he is of another church.
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Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none
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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.
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When angry, count 10. before you speak; if very angry, 100.
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We confide in our strength, without boasting of it, we respect that of others, without fearing it.
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On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock.
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The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield, and government to gain ground.
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I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies.
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Never spend your money before you have it.
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The equal rights of man, and the happiness of every individual, are now acknowledged to be the only legitimate objects of government.
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Enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and opressions of the body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day.
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It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.
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How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!
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I think one travels more usefully when they travel alone, because they reflect more.
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What a stupendous, what an incomprehensible machine is man! Who can endure toil, famine, stripes, imprisonment and death itself in vindication of his own liberty, and the next moment
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