Do not bite at the bait of pleasure, till you know there is no hook beneath it. Thomas Jefferson baitbeneathbite Change image and share on social
We did not raise armies for glory or for conquest. Thomas Jefferson armyconquestglory Change image and share on social
I abhor war and view it as the greatest scourge of mankind. Thomas Jefferson abhorgreatmankind Change image and share on social
An injured friend is the bitterest of foes. Thomas Jefferson bitterefriendinjure Change image and share on social
I am mortified to be told that, in the United States of America, the sale of a book can become a subject of inquiry, and of criminal inquiry too. Thomas Jefferson americabookcriminal Change image and share on social
Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching. Thomas Jefferson actthingwatch Change image and share on social
In truth, politeness is artificial good humor, it covers the natural want of it, and ends by rendering habitual a substitute nearly equivalent to the real virtue. Thomas Jefferson artificialcoverend Change image and share on social
Force is the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism. Thomas Jefferson despotismforceparent Change image and share on social
Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every free state. Thomas Jefferson casecitizenfree Change image and share on social