Man [is] a rational animal, endowed by nature with rights and with an innate sense of justice.
Thomas JeffersonWe are here lounging our time away, doing nothing, and having nothing to do. It gives me great regret to be passing my time so uselessly when it could have been so importantly employed at home.
Thomas JeffersonDetermine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.
Thomas JeffersonThe interests of a nation, when well understood, will be found to coincide with their moral duties.
Thomas Jefferson