It is left... to the juries, if they think the permanent judges are under any bias whatever in any cause, to take on themselves to judge the law as well as the fact. They never exercise this power but when they suspect partiality in the judges; and by the exercise of this power they have been the firmest bulwarks of English liberty.
Thomas JeffersonThose who bear equally the burthens of Government should equally participate of its benefits.
Thomas JeffersonWho then can so softly bind up the wound of another as he who has felt the same wound himself.
Thomas JeffersonMusic furnishes a delightful recreation for the hours of respite from the cares of the day, and lasts us through life.
Thomas JeffersonIt behooves our citizens to be on their guard, to be firm in their principles, and full of confidence in themselves. We are able to preserve our self-government if we will but think so.
Thomas Jefferson