“The order of nature [is] that individual happiness shall be inseparable from the practice of virtue.”
Quote by Thomas Jefferson
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Thomas Jefferson: A Chronology of His Thoughts
Thomas Jefferson: A Chronology of His Thoughts presents a detailed timeline of the influential American Founding Father's intellectual development, examining his contributions to the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, as well as his views on governance, education, and individual rights. 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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