About Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson (April 13 [O.S. April 2], 1743 – July 4, 1826) was a Founding Father and the third president of the United States, serving from 1801 to 1809. A prolific writer and philosopher, Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. His political philosophy formed the basis...
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In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
Politics is such a torment that I advise everyone I love not to mix with it.
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I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies.