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:

    “Relying ... on the patronage of your good will, I advance with obedience to the work, ready to retire from it whenever you become sensible how much better choice it is in your power to make.”
    —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

    “We mean to exhibit ourselves here on New Year’s day in homespun [clothing].”
    —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

    “Resort is had to ridicule only when reason is against us.”
    —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)