The tumults in America I expected would have produced in Europe an unfavorable opinion of our political state. But it has not. On the contrary, the small effect of these tumults seems to have given more confidence in the firmness of our governments. The interposition of the people themselves on the side of government has had a great effect on the opinion here in Europe.
Thomas JeffersonThe legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others.
Thomas JeffersonOne single object . . . [will merit] the endless gratitude of the society: that of restraining the judges from usurping legislation.
Thomas Jefferson