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humor Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson | humor

In truth, politeness is artificial good humor, it covers the natural want of it, and ends by rendering habitual a substitute nearly equivalent to the real virtue.

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hope Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson | hope

My theory has always been, that if we are to dream, the flatteries of hope are as cheap, and pleasanter, than the gloom of despair.

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hope Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson | hope

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

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hope Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson | hope

One loves to possess arms, though they hope never to have occasion for them.

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hope Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson | hope

I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial by strength, and bid defiance to the laws of our country.

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history Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson | history

History, in general, only informs us of what bad government is.

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history Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson | history

Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question.

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history Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson | history

My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.

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history Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson | history

I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.

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health Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson | health

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 learning.

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