Thomas Jefferson left a profound mark on America and her constitution. Jefferson was a deep thinker who contemplated many areas of social, religious and political importance. It is clear from his thoughts that Jefferson was an independently minded thinker who took nothing for granted and sought to seek the truth, devoid of intolerance, bigotry and prejudice.

"Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom."

Thomas Jefferson

" I do not believe war the most certain means of enforcing principles. Those peaceable coercions which are in the power of every nation, if undertaken in concert and in time of peace, are more likely to produce the desired effect."

"I cannot live without books."

Thomas Jefferson

"I do not take a single newspaper, nor read one a month, and I feel myself infinitely the happier for it."

Thomas Jefferson


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