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"Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God."
- Thomas Jefferson: his motto.

Thomas Jefferson

Our nation owes much to founding fathers like Thomas Jefferson. Primary drafter of the Declaration of Independence and eventual supporter of the Constitution, Jefferson always promoted and often helped define the ideals that are characteristic of this country. Many are familiar with a brief historical snapshot of his contributions learned in grade school, but most have little idea just how timeless the wisdom of this revolutionary truly was.

It is the nation's loss that everyone is not familiar with the notes, letters and documents that he has left behind. Though we must acknowledge Jefferson's faults, his writings are filled with sentences that contain profound insight and understanding.

Jefferson's beloved home, Monticello.

The Most-Quotable Patriot

Jefferson left behind a truly magnificent collection of insightful, relevant thoughts that can be found throughout his writings. Jefferson did not use language haphazardly, but instead wrote in a logical, concise manner. A close look at almost anything that he penned will reveal at least one sentence containing valuable wisdom. Jefferson's quotes are featured throughout this website to provide a glimpse into the wisdom and inherent truths that initially guided this country. We have largely abandoned this wisdom in favor of lesser ideals that often accompany questionable motives. The quotes will, therefore, also remind us of how far we have strayed from our founding principles. May God help us return to them.

"What all agree upon is probably right; what no two agree in most probably is wrong."

- Thomas Jefferson's axiom.