I have no fear that the result of our experiment will be that men may be trusted to govern themselves without a master. – Thomas Jefferson
It is neither wealth nor splendor but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness. – 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
Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear. – Thomas Jefferson