He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.
Thomas JeffersonThere is no King, who, with sufficient force, is not always ready to make himself absolute.
Thomas JeffersonIt is a principle that the right to a thing gives a right to the means without which it could not be used, that is to say, that the means follow their end.
Thomas JeffersonIn short I must confide in you to take such care of the men under you as an economical householder would of his own family, doingevery thing within himself as far as he can, and calling for as few supplies as possible. The less you depend for supplies from this quarter, the less you will be disappointed.
Thomas Jefferson