Jefferson City Public

Famous quotes containing the words jefferson, city and/or public:

“I hope we shall give them a thorough drubbing this summer, and then change our tomahawk into a golden chain of friendship.”
—Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

“When the city gate catches fire, it’s the fish in the moat who suffer.”
—Chinese proverb.

“Alone in the public clearing
This private thing was owned by all the town,
Though never claimed by us within my hearing.”
—Allen Tate (1899–1979)