"A departure from principle in one instance..." - Quote by Thomas Jefferson

“The true foundation of republican government is the equal right of every citizen in his person and property and in their management.”

“Force cannot give right.”

“Nothing but a necessity invincible by any other means can justify ... a prostitution of laws, which constitute the pillars of our whole system of jurisprudence.”

“It is certainly true that principles cannot be more securely founded than on experience and consciously clear thinking.”

“Wrong is wrong, no matter who does it or who says it.”

“Well, sir, you never can tell. That's a principle in life with me, sir, if you'll excuse my having such a thing.”

“Is there a difference between a man who thinks that honesty is the best policy, and an honest man?”

“It's very rarely a good career move to have a conscience.”

“Truth is the beginning of every good thing, both in heaven andon earth; and he who would be blessed and happy should be fromthe first a partaker of truth, for then he can be trusted.”