The judiciary of the United States is the subtle corps of sappers and miners constantly working under ground to undermine the foundations of our confederated fabric. They are construing our constitution from a co-ordination of a general and special government to a general and supreme one alone.
Thomas JeffersonI think our governments will remain virtuous for many centuries; as long as they are chiefly agricultural.
Thomas JeffersonIt is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.
Thomas JeffersonThe happiest moments my heart knows are those in which it is pouring forth its affections to a few esteemed characters.
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 JeffersonI thank heaven that the 4th. of July is over. It is always a day of great fatigue to me, and of some embarrassments from improper intrusions and some from unintended exclusions.
Thomas JeffersonI am sorry they began their deliberations by so abominable a precedent as that of tying up the tongues of their members. Nothing can justify this example but the innocence of their intentions and ignorance of the value of public discussions. I have no doubt that all their other measures will be good and wise. It is really an assembly of demigods.
Thomas Jefferson