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:

    “No stile of writing is so delightful as that which is all pith, which never omits a necessary word, nor uses an unnecessary one.”
    —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

    “You will perceive by my preaching that I am growing old: it is the privilege of years, and I am sure you will pardon it from the purity of it’s motives.”
    —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

    “I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.”
    —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)