I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. Thomas Jefferson Friendship
Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits. Thomas Jefferson Life
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 Friendship
But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, and thanks to a benevolent arrangement the greater part of life is sunshine. Thomas Jefferson Friendship
It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world. Thomas Jefferson War
War is an instrument entirely inefficient toward redressing wrong; and multiplies, instead of indemnifying losses. Thomas Jefferson War
Wisdom I know is social. She seeks her fellows. But Beauty is jealous, and illy bears the presence of a rival. Thomas Jefferson Wisdom
The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind. Thomas Jefferson War
Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations; entangling alliances with none. Thomas Jefferson Friendship
The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government. Thomas Jefferson Life
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be. Thomas Jefferson Wisdom
I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. Thomas Jefferson Politics
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. Thomas Jefferson Time
I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial by strength, and bid defiance to the laws of our country. Thomas Jefferson Business