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I hope we shall prove how much happier for man the Quaker policy is, and that the life of the feeder is better than that of the fighter; and it is some consolation that the desolation by these maniacs of one part of the

I hope we shall prove how much happier for man the Quaker policy is, and that the life of the feeder is better than that of the fighter; and it is some consolation that the desolation by these maniacs of one part of the earth is the means of improving it in other parts. Let the latter be our office, and let us milk the cow, while the Russian holds her by the horns, and the Turk by the tail.

Thomas Jefferson
Mean, Men, Office
Thomas Jefferson, Henry Augustine Washington (1854). “The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence, cont”, p.245

We wish the happiness and prosperity of every nation.

Thomas Jefferson
Wish, Prosperity, Foreign Policy
Thomas Jefferson (2004). “Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness”, p.8, Modern Library

[A] spirit of justice and friendly accomodation...is our duty and our interest to cultivate with all nations.

Thomas Jefferson
Justice, Friendly, Spirit

Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.

Thomas Jefferson
War, Enemy, Foreign Policy
Thomas Jefferson (2010). “The Works of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence 1771 - 1779, the Summary View, and the Declaration of Independence”, p.215, Cosimo, Inc.

Natural rights [are] the objects for the protection of which society is formed and municipal laws established.

Thomas Jefferson
Rights, Law, Protection

Although our prospect is peace, our policy and purpose are to provide for defense by all those means to which our resources are competent.

Thomas Jefferson
Mean, Defense, Purpose
Thomas Jefferson (2004). “Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness”, p.59, Modern Library

The power of making war often prevents it, and in our case would give efficacy to our desire of peace.

Thomas Jefferson
War, Giving, Desire
Thomas Jefferson, Brett F. Woods (2009). “Thomas Jefferson: Thoughts on War and Revolution : Annotated Correspondence”, p.77, Algora Publishing

With earnest prayers to all my friends to cherish mutual good will, to promote harmony and conciliation, and above all things to let the love of our country soar above all minor passions, I tender you the assurance of my affectionate esteem and respect.

Thomas Jefferson
Love, Country, Prayer
Thomas Jefferson (1854). “The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence, contin”, p.597

[The Federal Convention] is really an assembly of demigods.

Thomas Jefferson
Assembly, Demigods, Conventions

[T]he true key for the construction of everything doubtful in a law is the intention of the law-makers. This is most safely gathered from the words, but may be sought also in extraneous circumstances provided they do not contradict the express words of the law.

Thomas Jefferson
Keys, Law, May
Thomas Jefferson (1853). “The writings of Thomas Jefferson: being his autobiography, correspondence, reports, messages, addresses, and other writings, official and private”, p.291

We lay it down as a fundamental, that laws, to be just, must give a reciprocation of right; that, without this, they are mere arbitrary rules of conduct, founded in force, and not in conscience.

Thomas Jefferson
Law, Giving, Arbitrary
Thomas Jefferson, Richard Holland Johnston, Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association of the United States “The Writings of Thomas Jefferson”

Newspapers . . . serve as chimnies to carry off noxious vapors and smoke.

Thomas Jefferson
Vapor, Newspapers, Presses
Thomas Jefferson (1829). “Memoir, correspondence, and miscellanies from the papers of T. Jefferson”, p.491

A truth now and then projecting into the ocean of newspaper lies serves like headlands to correct our course. Indeed, my scepticism as to everything I see in a newspaper makes me indifferent whether I ever see one.

Thomas Jefferson
Lying, Ocean, Now And Then
Thomas Jefferson “Selected letters of Thomas Jefferson”, Lulu.com

Experience having long taught me the reasonableness of mutual sacrifices of opinion among those who are to act together for any common object, and the expediency of doing what good we can; when we cannot do all we would wish.

Thomas Jefferson
Sacrifice, Long, Wish
Thomas Jefferson (1829). “Memoir, correspondence, and miscellanies from the papers of T. Jefferson”

I considered 4 of these bills [of the revised code of Virginia] as forming a system by which every fibre would be eradicated of antient or future aristocracy; and a foundation laid for a government truly republican.

Thomas Jefferson
Government, Virginia, Foundation

Peace with all nations, and the right which that gives us with respect to all nations, are our object.

Thomas Jefferson
Peace, Giving, Objects
Thomas Jefferson, Brett F. Woods (2009). “Thomas Jefferson: Thoughts on War and Revolution : Annotated Correspondence”, p.103, Algora Publishing

I sincerely pray that all the members of the human family may, in the time prescribed by the Father of us all, find themselves securely established in the enjoyment of life, liberty, and happiness.

Thomas Jefferson
Father, Liberty, May
Thomas Jefferson, Richard Holland Johnston, Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association of the United States “The Writings of Thomas Jefferson”

An equal application of law to every condition of man is fundamental.

Thomas Jefferson
Equality, Men, Law
Thomas Jefferson (1829). “Memoir, correspondence, and miscellanies from the papers of T. Jefferson”

Of distinction by birth or badge, [Americans] had no more idea than they had of the mode of existence in the moon or planets. They had heard only that there were such, and knew that they must be wrong.

Thomas Jefferson
Moon, Ideas, Inalienable Rights
Thomas Jefferson, Henry Augustine Washington (1854). “The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Miscellaneous: 4. Parliamentary manual; 5. The anas; 6. Miscellaneous papers”, p.270

Lake George is without comparison, the most beautiful water I ever saw; formed by a contour of mountains into a basin... finely interspersed with islands, its water limpid as crystal, and the mountain sides covered with rich groves... down to the water-edge: here and there precipices of rock to checker the scene and save it from monotony.

Thomas Jefferson
Beautiful, Lakes, Islands
Bernard Mayo, Thomas Jefferson (1988). “Jefferson Himself: The Personal Narrative of a Many-Sided American”, p.176, University of Virginia Press

To unequal privileges among members of the same society the spirit of our nation is, with one accord, adverse.

Thomas Jefferson
Inalienable Rights, Privilege, Spirit
Thomas Jefferson (1854). “The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence, contin”, p.394

Questions of natural right are triable by their conformity with the moral sense and reason of man.

Thomas Jefferson
Men, Inalienable Rights, Moral
Thomas Jefferson (1854). “The Writings of Thomas Jefferson”, p.618

The right to use a thing comprehends a right to the means necessary to its use, and without which it would be useless.

Thomas Jefferson
Mean, Would Be, Use
Thomas Jefferson, H. A. Washington (2011). “The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Being His Autobiography, Correspondence, Reports, Messages, Addresses, and Other Writings, Official and Private”, p.173, Cambridge University Press

I shall see with sincere satisfaction the progress of those sentiments which tend to restore to man all his natural rights, convinced he has no natural right in opposition to his social duties.

Thomas Jefferson
Men, Rights, Progress
Thomas Jefferson, Richard Holland Johnston, Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association of the United States “The Writings of Thomas Jefferson”

The idea is quite unfounded that on entering into society we give up any natural rights.

Thomas Jefferson
Giving Up, Rights, Ideas
Thomas Jefferson, Joyce Appleby, Terence Ball (1999). “Jefferson: Political Writings”, p.143, Cambridge University Press