3 Thomas Jefferson Quotes on Debate

Thomas Jefferson quotes on debate

7. In the middle ages of Christianity opposition to the State opinions was hushed. The consequence was, Christianity became loaded with all the Romish follies. Nothing but free argument, raillery & even ridicule will preserve the purity of religion.

114. We are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead, nor to tolerate any error so long as reason is left free to combat it.

153. We are all Republicans - we are all Federalists. If there be any among us who would wish to dissolve this Union or to change its republican form, let them stand undisturbed as monuments of the safety with which error of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.