An 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 JeffersonDifference of opinion leads to enquiry, and enquiry to truth; and I am sure...we both value too much the freedom of opinion sanctioned by our Constitution, not to cherish its exercise even where in opposition to ourselves.
Thomas Jeffersonmusic, drawing, books, invention & exercise will be so many resources to you against ennui.
Thomas JeffersonThe world is indebted for all triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression.
Thomas Jefferson