The moral sense, or conscience, is as much part of a man as his leg or arm. It is given to all in a stronger or weaker degree.. It may be strengthened by exercise.
Thomas JeffersonThis I hope will be the age of experiments in government, and that their basis will be founded in principles of honesty, not of mere force.
Thomas JeffersonThe cement of this union is in the heart blood of every American. I do not believe there is on earth a government established on so immovable a basis.
Thomas JeffersonAn honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens . . . There has never been a moment of my life in which I should have relinquished for it the enjoyments of my family, my farm, my friends and books.
Thomas Jefferson