Quotes in Jefferson Memorial?

Question

What does each quotation on the walls of the jefferson memorial mean?

I need to know for a term paper!!!

Answer 1

"I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man."

Meaning: I swear to god we will go to war for peace.

2nd quote is the Declaration of Independence.

3rd quote expresses religious freedom - Our minds shall stay free and not be forced to believe what we do not.

4th quote means the nation was founded under God, but we have removed God through religious freedom.  However, God also wanted us to be free.  Therefore, we need to educate the people to make sure we stay free.

(This quote was brought together through many different letters Jefferson wrote, so each sentence is out of context of each true meaning.)

5th quote: Times change.  Therefore, law should change (but not too frequently).  This reiterates democracy.