The happiest moments my heart knows are those in which it is pouring forth its affections to a few esteemed characters.
Thomas Jeffersonthe study of the law is useful in a variety of points of view. it qualifies a man to be useful to himself, to his neighbors, & to the public.
Thomas JeffersonI have learned to be less confident in the conclusions of human reason, and give more credit to the honesty of contrary opinions.
Thomas JeffersonThe system of banking have[for]ever reprobated. I contemplate it as a blot left in all our Constitutions, which, if not covered, will end in their destruction, which is already hit by the gamblers in corruption, and is sweeping away in its progress the fortunes and morals of our citizens.
Thomas Jefferson