Time indeed changes manners and notions, and so far we must expect institutions to bend to them. But time produces also corruption of principles, and against this it is the duty of good citizens to be ever on the watch, and if the gangrene is to prevail at last, let the day be kept off as long as possible.
Thomas JeffersonThe reason that Christianity is the best friend of government is because Christianity is the only religion that changes the heart.
Thomas JeffersonAgriculture is at the same time the most tranquil, healthy, and independent occupation.
Thomas Jefferson