Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor - over each other. Thomas Jefferson Religion
Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question. Thomas Jefferson Government
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson Knowledge
I was bold in the pursuit of knowledge, never fearing to follow truth and reason to whatever results they led, and bearding every authority which stood in their way. Thomas Jefferson Knowledge
It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself. Thomas Jefferson Truth
The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground. Thomas Jefferson Government
I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. Thomas Jefferson Religion
The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground. Thomas Jefferson Government
Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question. Thomas Jefferson History
It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness. Thomas Jefferson Happiness