“If our country, when pressed with wrongs at the point of the bayonet, had been governed by its heads instead of its hearts, where should we have been now? Hanging on a gallows as high as Haman's.”
Quote by Thomas Jefferson
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The writings of Thomas Jefferson: being his autobiography, correspondence, reports, messages, addresses, and other writings, official and private
This volume gathers the diverse literary output of Thomas Jefferson, one of America's founding fathers and a pivotal figure in the nation's early history. The collection encompasses his autobiographical writings, offering insight into his personal life and self-reflection. It includes his extensive correspondence with contemporaries, revealing his thoughts on politics, philosophy, science, and everyday matters. Official documents such as presidential messages and addresses are presented alongside private letters, providing a complete picture of Jefferson's roles as statesman, diplomat, and intellectual. The compilation reflects his wide-ranging interests in government, architecture, education, agriculture, and natural philosophy. This collected edition serves as a valuable resource for understanding the mind of one of America's most influential founders and the era in which he lived. more
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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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