History has informed us that bodies of men as well as individuals are susceptible of the spirit of tyranny
More Quotes from Thomas Jefferson:
Thomas Jeffersons Decalogue of Canons V. Pride costs us more than hunger, thirst, and cold.Thomas Jefferson
But this momentous question, like a fire bell in the night, awakened and filled me with terror
Thomas Jefferson
Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question.
Thomas Jefferson
I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.
Thomas Jefferson
Don't talk about what you have done or what you are going to do.
Thomas Jefferson
Difficulties indeed sometimes arise but common sense and honest intentions will generally steer through them.
Thomas Jefferson
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: History Quotes, Man Quotes, Tyranny & Despotism QuotesA great many things which in times of lesser knowledge we imagined to be superstitious or useless, prove today on examination to have been of immense value to mankind.
Lafcadio Hearn
Then no matter what goes on around you in the physical universe, hang on to what you know.
Lindsay Wagner
Public opinion is stronger than the legislature, and nearly as strong as the ten commandments.
Charles Dudley Warner