Thomas Jefferson on Luck

Posted on Feb 24, 2012 by Paul. Filed under Cynical, Wisdom, Work

“I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.” Continue reading →

Thomas Jefferson on Liberty

Posted on Dec 2, 2011 by Paul. Filed under Liberty, Politics

“I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it.” Continue reading →

Posted on Sep 17, 2011 by Paul. Filed under Politics, Power

“The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it always to be kept alive.” Continue reading →

Posted on Jun 16, 2009 by Paul. Filed under Dreams, History

“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” Continue reading →

Posted on Mar 16, 2009 by Paul. Filed under Peace

“Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it.” Continue reading →