Jefferson

Jefferson

Jefferson often refers to Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, the principal author of its Declaration of Independence.

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Famous quotes containing the word jefferson:

    “As the term of my relief from this place [Washington, D.C.] approaches, it’s drudgery becomes more nauseating and intolerable, and my impatience to be with you at Monticello increases daily.”
    —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

    “A bill of rights is what the people are entitled to against every government on earth, general or particular, and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inference.”
    —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

    “Chide me then no more; be to me what you have been; and give me without measure the comfort of your friendship.”
    —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)