Thomas Jefferson Quotes and Sayings

“All authority belongs to the people.” – Thomas Jefferson

“Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” – Thomas Jefferson

“Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it.” – Thomas Jefferson

“Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom.” – Thomas Jefferson

“I’m a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” – Thomas Jefferson

“Walking is the very best exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far.” – Thomas Jefferson

“I’m a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” – Thomas Jefferson

“The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.” – Thomas Jefferson

“Common sense is the foundation of all authorities, of the laws themselves, and of their construction.” – Thomas Jefferson

“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson

“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” – Thomas Jefferson

“One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more.” – Thomas Jefferson