"Peace and abstinence from European interferences are..." - Quote by Thomas Jefferson

“A good cause is often injured more by ill-timed efforts of its friends than by the arguments of its enemies. Persuasion, perseverance and patience are the best advocates on questions depending on the will of others.”

“To take a single step beyond the boundaries specially drawn around the powers of Congress is to take possession of a boundless field of power, no longer susceptible to definition.”

“Blest is that nation whose silent course of happiness furnishes nothing for history to say.”

“The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is in extending our commercial relations to have as little political connection as possible... Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalships, interest, humor, or caprice?... It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.”

“State visits are often an opportunity for the United States to reaffirm our ties and friendship with our closest partners around the world.”

“For decades, our differences with Iran meant that our governments almost never spoke to each other. Ultimately, that did not advance America's interests.”

“Warm summer sun, shine kindly here. Warm southern wind, blow softly here. Green sod above, lie light, lie light. Good night, dear Heart, Good night, good night.”

“Now, after years of observation and enough courage to admit what I have observed, I try to plant peace if I do not want discord; to plant loyalty and honesty if I want to avoid betrayal and lies.”

“If we are incapable of finding peace in ourselves, it is pointless to search elsewhere.”