May [our Declaration of Independence] be to the world, what I believe it will be (to some parts sooner, to others later, but finally to all), the signal of arousing men to burst the chains under which monkish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves, and to assume the blessings and security of self-government... All eyes are opened, or opening, to the rights of man.
Thomas JeffersonThere is preparing, I hope, under the auspices of heaven, a way for a total emancipation.
Thomas JeffersonDo not neglect your music. It will be a companion which will sweeten many hours of life to you.
Thomas Jefferson