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Find important quotes and citations by the author Thomas Jefferson.
Quote 3081
The happiest moments of my life have been the few which I have passed at home in the bosom of my familyMore quotes on the topics: happiness moment family familiarity secureness homeland
Quote 1672
I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.More quotes on the topics: dreams future history past preference
Quote 1607
Whenever a man has cast a longing eye on offices, a rottenness begins in his conduct.Quote 1594
I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful and thankless officeMore quotes on the topics: authority politics pain effort ingratitude intentions
Quote 1465
One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects moreMore quotes on the topics: traveling individualism attention
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My only fear is that I may live too long. This would be a subject of dread to meQuote 1318
Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very fastMore quotes on the topics: exercise habit sports education self-development
Quote 1315
Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learningMore quotes on the topics: exercise sports necessity education learning health worth preference
Quote 1223
Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue itMore quotes on the topics: peace friendship politics permission harmony
Quote 1078
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdomQuote 968
But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, and thanks to a benevolent arrangement the greater part of life is sunshineMore quotes on the topics: friendship lifetime optimism
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The only security of all is in a free pressQuote 549
The price of freedom is eternal vigilanceMore quotes on the topics: freedom attention dependence
Quote 513
Delay is preferable to error.More quotes on the topics: errors time preference serenity patience
Quote 453
It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itselfQuote 418
Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far.More quotes on the topics: performance habit endurance sports
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A room without books is like a life without meaningMore quotes on the topics: lifetime sense weakness worthlessness
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Power is not alluring to pure mindsMore quotes on the topics: power mind indifference aims
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A little rebellion now and then is a good thingMore quotes on the topics: critism opportunity power
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A great deal of love given to a few is better than a little to manyMore quotes on the topics: love kindness people preference
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He who permits himself to tell a lie once, finds it much easier to do it the second timeMore quotes on the topics: falsehood opportunity experience
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I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.Quote 54
One man with courage is a majorityQuote 12
Never spend your money before you have it.