American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States
I have no fear that the result of our experiment will be that men may be trusted to govern themselves without a master.
Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning.
Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far.
No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden.
I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.
Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor - over each other.
It is in our lives and not our words that our religion must be read.
I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.