“Power is not alluring to pure minds.”
Quote by Thomas Jefferson
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Memoirs, correspondence and private papers of Thomas Jefferson, ed. by T.J. Randolph
Memoirs, correspondence and private papers of Thomas Jefferson offers a comprehensive collection of the personal writings of the third President of the United States. The volume includes Jefferson's reflections on his life, his extensive correspondence with contemporaries, and his private papers, all edited by T.J. Randolph. 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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