Every constitution..., and every law, naturally expires at the end of 19 years [a generation]. If it be enforced longer, it is anact of force, and not of right. Thomas Jefferson More Quotes by Thomas Jefferson More Quotes From Thomas Jefferson 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 trust angel kings I never before knew the full value of trees. Under them I breakfast, dine, write, read and receive my company. Thomas Jefferson garden nature writing I can scarcely contemplate a more incalculable evil than the breaking of the Union into two or more parts. Thomas Jefferson evil war two Every man, and every body of men on earth, possesses the right of self-government. They receive it with their being from the hand of nature. Individuals exercise it by their single will; collections of men by that of their majority; for the law of the majority is the natural law of every society of men. Thomas Jefferson change exercise men The flames kindled on the Fourth of July, 1776, have spread over too much of the globe to be extinguished by the feeble engines of despotism; on the contrary, they will consume these engines and all who work them. Thomas Jefferson july flames too-much Would it not be better to simplify the system of taxation rather than to spread it over such a variety of subjects and pass through so many new hands. Thomas Jefferson simplify taxation hands I have been happy . . . in believing that . . . whatever follies we may be led into as to foreign nations, we shall never give up our Union, the last anchor of our hope, and that alone which is to prevent this heavenly country from becoming an arena of gladiators. Thomas Jefferson giving-up believe country The Declaration of Independence . . . [is the] declaratory charter of our rights, and the rights of man. Thomas Jefferson independence rights men We never repent of having eaten too little. Thomas Jefferson weight-loss food inspirational We did not raise armies for glory or for conquest. Thomas Jefferson army war peace 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 patriotic fire war To me... it appears that there have been differences of opinion and party differences, from the first establishment of government to the present day, and on the same question which now divides our own country; that these will continue through all future time; that every one takes his side in favor of the many, or of the few, according to his constitution, and the circumstances in which he is placed. Thomas Jefferson differences party country I have never been able to conceive how any rational being could propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others. Thomas Jefferson humility power exercise I do not find in orthodox Christianity one redeeming feature. Thomas Jefferson atheist president religion Everything yields to diligence. Thomas Jefferson motivational-work yield work If the body be feeble, the mind will not be strong. Thomas Jefferson yoga strong mind Liberty is the great parent of science and of virtue; and a nation will be great in both in proportion as it is free. Thomas Jefferson 4th-of-july freedom parent God grant that men of principle shall be our principal men. Thomas Jefferson character men moving The sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of all the exercises walking is the best. Thomas Jefferson health fitness motivational Motherhood is the keystone of the arch of matrimonial happiness. Thomas Jefferson arches mom mother
