The opinions of men are not the object of civil government nor under its jurisdiction. –

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The opinions of men are not the object of civil government nor under its jurisdiction. –

-- Thomas Jefferson

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But every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle. –

-- Thomas Jefferson

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Knowing that religion does not furnish grosser bigots than law, I expect little from old judges.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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We never regret having eaten too little.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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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.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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