The good opinion of mankind, like the lever of Archimedes, with the given fulcrum, moves the world. – Thomas Jefferson
I own that I am not a friend to a very energetic government. It is always oppressive. – Thomas Jefferson

The good opinion of mankind, like the lever of Archimedes, with the given fulcrum, moves the world. – Thomas Jefferson
I own that I am not a friend to a very energetic government. It is always oppressive. – Thomas Jefferson
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
When a man assumes a public trust he should consider himself a public property. – Thomas Jefferson