Thomas Jefferson, (1743-1826), US Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence, 3rd US President Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Thomas Jefferson Quote “The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time: the hand of force may destroy, but cannot disjoin them.”Thomas Jefferson ~ Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), US Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence, 3rd US PresidentSummary View of the Rights of British America, 1774 God , Liberty , Rights Ratings and Comments 2 Reply Mike, Norwalk 7/10/13 Y E S ! ! ! ! ! ! We hold this truth to be self evident. That I could rate this with innumerable stars an incalculable number of times. It is true, inalienable rights may for a time be crushed but, canNOT be disjoined from the individual sovereign. 2 Reply E Archer, NYC 7/10/13 This is the foundation of a free society. Rights are not granted by other men -- they are inherent, inseparable, and a faculty of life itself. Reply jim k, austin 12/20/21 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Thomas Jefferson quote is found in these categories: God quotes Liberty quotes Rights quotes About Thomas Jefferson Bio of Thomas Jefferson Quotations by Thomas Jefferson Books by/about Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson videos Thomas Jefferson on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Thomas Jefferson