I apprehend... that the total abandonment of the principle of rotation in the offices of President and Senator will end in abuse.
Thomas JeffersonThey are exactly the persons who are to succeed to the government of our country and to rule its future enmities, its friendships and fortunes.
Thomas JeffersonIf there is one principle more deeply rooted in the mind of every American, it is that we should have nothing to do with conquest.
Thomas JeffersonIn a government bottomed on the will of all, the... liberty of every individual citizen becomes interesting to all.
Thomas Jefferson