It means that no one is above the law. That the law was made by the people for the people of the people… so all must abide by it. It means that yet we are all free… we agree to be bound by the law to maintain stability in our society. We agree to collectively be ‘chained’ together under the law.

Here are some more quotes from Thomas Jefferson:

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Time: Thomas Jefferson Quote

Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much can be done if we are always doing.

Truth: Thomas Jefferson Quote

Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom.

Friendship: Thomas Jefferson Quote

I have never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as a cause for withdrawing from a friendship.

Work: Thomas Jefferson Quote

I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.

Luck: Thomas Jefferson Quote

I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more luck I have.

Happiness: Thomas Jefferson Quote

It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give happiness.

Happiness: Thomas Jefferson Quote

Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.

Health: Thomas Jefferson Quote

The sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of all the exercises walking is the best.

Politics: Thomas Jefferson Quote

What has destroyed liberty and the rights of men in every government that has ever existed under the sun? The generalizing and concentrating of all cares and powers into one body.

Funny: Thomas Jefferson Quote

When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.