“What but education has advanced us beyond the condition of our indigenous neighbors? And what chains them to their present state of barbarism and wretchedness but a bigoted veneration for the supposed superlative wisdom of their fathers and the preposterous idea that they are to look backward for better things and not forward, longing, as it should seem, to return to the days of eating acorns and roots rather than indulge in the degeneracies of civilization?”
Quote by Thomas Jefferson
Work
Thomas Jefferson, revolutionary philosopher: a selection of writings
Thomas Jefferson, revolutionary philosopher: a selection of writings gathers a collection of essays, letters, and other works by the influential American Founding Father. The book showcases Jefferson's intellectual development and his thoughts on governance, liberty, and the role of the individual in society. 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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