I am for freedom of religion, and against all maneuvers to bring about a legal ascendency of one sect over another.
Thomas JeffersonStudents of reading, writing and common arithmetick . . . Graecian [Greek], Roman, English and American history . . . should be rendered . . . worthy to receive, and able to guard the sacred deposit of the rights and liberties of their fellow citizens.
Thomas JeffersonThe Bible is the cornerstone of liberty ... students perusal of the sacred volume will make us better citizens.
Thomas Jefferson