It is more dangerous that even a guilty person should be punished without the forms of law than that he should escape. – Thomas Jefferson
There is not a truth existing which I fear… or would wish unknown to the whole world. – 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
Resort is had to ridicule only when reason is against us. – Thomas Jefferson