More Quotes by Thomas Jefferson
The reason that Christianity is the best friend of government is because Christianity is the only religion that changes the heart.
When the people are afraid of the government, that's tyranny. But when the government is afraid of the people, that's liberty.
The issue today is the same as it has been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite.
Equal rights for all, special privileges for none
Evil triumphs when good men do nothing.
When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.
A true patriot will defend his country from its government.
The Bible makes the best people in the world.
To learn, you have to listen. To improve, you have to try.
A private central bank issuing the public currency is a greater menace to the liberties of the people than a standing army. We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt.
