Thomas Jefferson Quotes

I prefer the dreams of the future to the history of the past.

It is not wealth or splendor, but rather tranquility and work, that provide happiness.

I am in favor of a government that is vigorously frugal and simple.

Life lacks value if it does not bring us satisfaction. Among these, the most valuable is rational society, which enlightens the mind, soothes the temperament, uplifts the spirit, and promotes health.

Don't spend your money before earning it.

The happiest person is the one of whom the world speaks as little as possible, whether it be in good or bad.

Where can one go who has reached this far, if beyond lies only the dead?

The man who is not afraid of the truths has nothing to fear from lies.

Undoubtedly, no one cares about someone who doesn't care about anyone.

There is no talent more valuable than that of not using two words when one is enough.

An incorrect opinion can be tolerated where reason is free to combat it.

I have never been able to conceive how a rational being could pursue happiness by exercising power over others.