The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind. – Thomas Jefferson
I find that he is happiest of whom the world says least, good or bad. – Thomas Jefferson

The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind. – Thomas Jefferson
I find that he is happiest of whom the world says least, good or bad. – Thomas Jefferson
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