Thomas Jefferson1743–1826The quotations of
Thomas Jefferson
Founding Father, U.S. president from 1801 to 1809
1743–1826
73 quotes, most often on Government, America and Truth & Lies. Part of the U.S. Presidents and Founding Fathers collections.
Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations—entangling alliances with none.
- Letter to Marquis de la Fayette (November 4, 1823); in: The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Memorial Edition (ME) (Lipscomb and Bergh, editors), 20 Vols., Washington, D.C., 1903-04, Volume 15, page 491
- Letter to James Madison (30 January 1787); referring to Shays’ Rebellion Lipscomb & Bergh ed. 6:65
- Letter to Elias Shipman and others of New Haven (12 July 1801)
