If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization,
it expects what never was and never will be. - Thomas Jefferson
The Tree of Liberty must be refreshed, from time to time, with the blood
of patriots and tyrants. - Thomas Jefferson
It is neither wealth nor splendor but tranquility and occupation
which give happiness. - Thomas Jefferson
Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be
one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, then that of
blindfolded
fear. - Thomas Jefferson