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Thomas Jefferson Quotes

Thomas Jefferson quotes about wisdom

American President April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826

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Thomas Jefferson quote: "Wisdom I know is social. She seeks her fellows. But Beauty is..."
Wisdom I know is social. She seeks her fellows. But Beauty is jealous, and illy bears the presence of a rival. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that..."
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be. Thomas Jefferson
Some men look at constitutions with sanctimonious reverence, and deem them like the arc of the covenant, too sacred to be touched. They ascribe to the men of the preceding age a wisdom more than human, and suppose what they did to be beyond amendment. I know that age well; I belonged to it, and labored with it. It deserved well of its country. It was very like the present, but without the experience of the present; and forty years of experience in government is worth a century of... Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom."
Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson quote: "Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom."
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. Thomas Jefferson
So confident am I in the intentions, as well as wisdom, of the government, that I shall always be satisfied that what is not done, either cannot, or ought not to be done. Thomas Jefferson

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