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:

    “[E]very thing is useful which contributes to fix us in the principles and practice of virtue.”
    —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

    “Whenever any form of government shall become destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, & to institute new government, laying it’s foundation on such principles & organising it’s powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety & happiness.”
    —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

    “I steer my bark with Hope in the head, leaving Fear astern.”
    —Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)