"What all agree upon is probably right;..." - Quote by Thomas Jefferson
What all agree upon is probably right; what no two agree in most probably is wrong.
More by Thomas Jefferson
“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
“The ocean ... like the air, is the common birth-right of mankind.”
“Fear can only prevail when victims are ignorant of the facts.”
More on Consensus
“But just as they did in Philadelphia when they were writing the constitution, sooner or later, you've got to compromise. You've got to start making the compromises that arrive at a consensus and move the country forward.”
“There are still people in my party who believe in consensus politics. I regard them as Quislings, as traitors... I mean it.”
“Consensus is the negation of leadership.”
More on Truth
“We are only as blind as we want to be.”
“I sat at a table where were rich food and wine in abundance, and obsequious attendance, but sincerity and truth were not; and I went away hungry from the inhospitable board.”
“I am not at all concerned with appearing to be consistent. In my pursuit after Truth I have discarded many ideas and learnt many new things.”