The difficulty is no longer to find candidates for the offices, but offices for the candidates.
Thomas JeffersonEvery gentleman plays billiards, but someone who plays billiards too well, is no gentleman.
Thomas JeffersonThe system of banking have[for]ever reprobated. I contemplate it as a blot left in all our Constitutions, which, if not covered, will end in their destruction, which is already hit by the gamblers in corruption, and is sweeping away in its progress the fortunes and morals of our citizens.
Thomas JeffersonThat liberty [is pure] which is to go to all, and not to the few or the rich alone.
Thomas Jefferson