“It is not only vain, but wicked, in a legislator to frame laws in opposition to the laws of nature, and to arm them with the terrors of death. This is truly creating crimes in order to punish them.”
Quote by Thomas Jefferson
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Memoirs, Correspondence, and Private Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Late President of the United States
Memoirs, Correspondence, and Private Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Late President of the United States is a comprehensive compilation of the personal documents of Thomas Jefferson. The book provides a detailed look into Jefferson's life and work, including his presidency, his views on slavery, and his contributions to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. The correspondence and private papers offer a unique perspective on the political landscape of his time, revealing his interactions with contemporaries and his own reflections on the issues of his era. more
Author
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States, a distinguished politician, philosopher, architect, and scientist. He was born on April 13, 1743, and died on July 4, 1826. Jefferson advocated for democracy and freedom in politics and was one of the main authors of the Declaration of Independence. His political ideas had a profound impact on the founding and development of the United States. more
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