I have no ambition to govern men it is a painful and thankless office. – Thomas Jefferson
Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it. – Thomas Jefferson

I have no ambition to govern men it is a painful and thankless office. – Thomas Jefferson
Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it. – Thomas Jefferson
I own that I am not a friend to a very energetic government. It is always oppressive. – Thomas Jefferson
I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another. – Thomas Jefferson