An hereditary aristocracy... will change the form of our governments from the best to the worst in the world.
Thomas JeffersonI am for relying for internal defense on our militia solely till actual invasion, and for such a naval force only as may protect our coasts and harbors from such depredations as we have experienced; and not for a standing army in time of peace which may overawe the public sentiment; nor for a navy which, by its own expenses and the eternal wars in which it will implicate us, will grind us with public burthens and sink us under them.
Thomas JeffersonWhen earth is rich it bids defiance to droughts, yields in abundance and of the best quality.
Thomas JeffersonPaper money is liable to be abused, has been, is, and forever will be abused, in every country in which it is permitted.
Thomas Jefferson