Where thought is free in its range, we need never fear to hazard what is good in itself.
Thomas JeffersonTrial by jury is part of that bright constellation which has gone before us and guided our steps through an age of revolution and reformation.
Thomas JeffersonBy a declaration of rights, I mean one which shall stipulate freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of commerce against monopolies, trial by juries in all cases, no suspensions of the habeas corpus, no standing armies. These are fetters against doing evil which no honest government should decline.
Thomas Jefferson