#iri

The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions that I wish it to be always kept alive. ↗

— Thomas Jefferson

#always #certain #government #i #i wish

It is our duty still to endeavor to avoid war; but if it shall actually take place, no matter by whom brought on, we must defend ourselves. If our house be on fire, without inquiring whether it was fired from within or without, we must try to extinguish it. ↗

— Thomas Jefferson

#avoid #brought #defend #duty #endeavor

The spirit of this country is totally adverse to a large military force. ↗

— Thomas Jefferson

#country #force #large #military #military force

So when you enjoy the beats, the rock music - maybe even toned down with an orchestra - you are enjoying the spirit of the black race. And that's what I emphasize to the students. ↗

— Warren Jeffs

#black #down #emphasize #enjoy #enjoying

Don't be confused that my interest in religion, faith, and spirituality is driven by any sense of faith or spirituality of my own. ↗

— Peter Jennings

#confused #driven #faith #interest #my own

I'm concentrating on staying healthy, having peace, being happy, remembering what is important, taking in nature and animals, spending time reading, trying to understand the universe, where science and the spiritual meet. ↗

— Joan Jett

#being #being happy #concentrating #happy #having

Once you are successful, there's a very seductive rhythm at work that keeps you wanting to outdo yourself. By the end of 'Spirit' I felt like I didn't want to get into that trap. It almost makes you cartoon-like. ↗

— Jewel

#end #felt #get #i #into

My second record I used a producer, which was frustrating in a way, because I think a lot of the punky spirit and provocative nature of the lyrics didn't come across - the music was pretty. ↗

— Jewel

#because #come #frustrating #i #i think

My whole goal is to keep my spirit intact. If that doesn't happen, none of this is worth it. ↗

— Jewel

#happen #intact #keep #none #spirit

I was inspired by Colin Farrell in the fact that he's Irish and has freckles but with black hair. I'm a bunch of different things, Irish, Polish, Native American, and French, but I wanted to tap into that Irish side and be freckle-y with black hair, so that's what I did. ↗

— JoJo

#black #bunch #colin #did #different