Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson, (1743-1826), US Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence, 3rd US President

Thomas Jefferson Quote

“Freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of person under the protection of habeas corpus; and trial by juries impartially selected – these principles form the bright constellation which has gone before us.”

Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson
~ Thomas Jefferson

First Inaugural Address, 4 March 1801

Ratings and Comments


Ronw13, Oregon

" The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handy work." Ps 19:1 kjb, Saad Al Melik, Saad Al Sund. 

jim k, Austin

Jefferson was usually right on target. This was no exception.

Mike, Norwalk

"juries impartially selected" hmmm WOW! ! ! That would have been nice at the recent monkey trials of Roger Stone.

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