Quotes about Thomas Jefferson

The only foundation for useful education in a republic is to be laid in religion.

The phrase 'separation of church and state,' which appears in no founding document (only in a letter written by Thomas Jefferson), means that America must never have a state religion, not that the state be indifferent to religion.

If a due participation of office is a matter of right how are vacancies to be obtained? Those by death are few by resignation none.

The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed.

Good wine is a necessity of life for me.