Quotes by Thomas Jefferson

It's amazing that Thomas Jefferson could say these things
so many years ago before he could possibly have known the
problems we would have today.

When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as
in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe.
Thomas Jefferson

The democracy will cease to exist when you take away
from those who are willing to work and give to those who
would not.
Thomas Jefferson

It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own
debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save
one-half the wars of the world.
Thomas Jefferson



I predict future happiness for Americans if they can
prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people
under the pretense of taking care of them.
Thomas Jefferson

My reading of history convinces me that most bad
government results from too much government.
Thomas Jefferson

No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.
Thomas Jefferson

The strongest reason for the people to retain the
right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect
themselves against tyranny in government.
Thomas Jefferson


The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to
time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Thomas Jefferson

To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the
propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is
sinful and tyrannical.
Thomas Jefferson


Very Interesting Quote

In light of the present financial crisis, it's
interesting to read what Thomas Jefferson said in 1802:

'I believe that banking institutions are more
dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the
American people ever allow private banks to control the
issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by
deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up
around the banks will deprive the people of all property
until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their
fathers conquered .'