“State a moral case to a plowman and a professor. The former will decide it as well, and often better than the latter, because he has not been led astray by artificial rules.”
Quote by Thomas Jefferson
Work
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence, contin
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence, continuation is a compilation of Jefferson's extensive correspondence, offering insight into his role in the American Revolution, his presidency, and his contributions to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. 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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