“History by apprising them [the people] of the past will enable them to judge of the future. . . . It will qualify them as judges of the actions and designs of men: it will enable them to know ambition under every disguise it may assume; and knowing it, to defeat its views.”
Quote by Thomas Jefferson
Work
The Works of Thomas Jefferson: Notes on Virginia II, Correspondence 1782-1786
The book features Thomas Jefferson's influential work on the social and political landscape of Virginia, along with his extensive correspondence during a pivotal period in American history. 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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