More From Thomas Jefferson
- "It is our duty still to endeavor to avoid war; but if it shall actually take place, no matter by whom brought on, we must defend ourselves. If our house be on fire, without inquiring whether it was fired from within or without, we must try to extinguish it."
- "Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor – over each other."
- "I have no fear that the result of our experiment will be that men may be trusted to govern themselves without a master."
More In War
- "Europe cannot survive another world war."― Christian Lous Lange
- "Meanwhile, our young men and women whose economic circumstances make military service a viable career choice are dying bravely in a war with no end in sight."― Charles Rangel
- "When I’m ready, I plan to adopt. I still believe in family."― LaToya Jackson