The true foundation of republican government is the equal right of every citizen, in his person and property, and in their management. Try by this, as a tally, every provision of our constitution, and see if it hangs directly on the will of the people. Reduce your legislature to a convenient number for full, but orderly discussion. Let every man who fights or pays, exercise his just and equal right in their election.


Letter to H. Tompkinson (AKA Samuel Kercheval) (1816)

Thomas Jefferson Quotes

The true foundation of republican government is the equal right of every citizen, in his person and property, and in their management. Try by this,...

The true foundation of republican government is the equal right of every citizen, in his person and property, and in their management. Try by this,...

The true foundation of republican government is the equal right of every citizen, in his person and property, and in their management. Try by this,...

The true foundation of republican government is the equal right of every citizen, in his person and property, and in their management. Try by this,...