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"My only fear is that I may live too long. This would be a subject of dread to me."
"The world is indebted for all triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression."
"I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past."
"Never spend your money before you have earned it."
"Enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day."
"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoHis most well-known quote is from the original draft for the American Declaration of Independence:
"We hold these truths to be sacred and undeniable; that all men are created equal and independent, that from that equal creation they derive rights inherent and inalienable, among which are the preservation of life, and liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
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∙ 12y agoOne of Thomas Jefferson's most famous quotes, still quoted today (although many people who say it likely do not realize who they are quoting) is "Never put off till to-morrow what you can do to-day."
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∙ 14y ago11/18/1801
Yes, I am a good man and a good president
I serve my country
sincerely,
Thomas
Jefferson
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What famous president did Atticus mention?
He mentions Thomas Jefferson when stating his quote that all men are created equal.
What is Thomas Jefferson's famous quote?
one for me and one for you!
What are some famous quote lines from history?
Some famous quote lines from history are "I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past" by Thomas Jefferson and the quote "History will be kind to me for I intend to write it." which was said by Winston Churchill.
What are the difference between John Locke and Thomas Jefferson?
john Locke had natural rights while Thomas Jefferson had inalienable rights. Many scholars contemplate the different between John Locke's famous quote of "life, liberty and property" while Thomas Jefferson is quoted as saying "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness". The controversy surrounding their similar yet different quotes is because many believe that Thomas Jefferson originally quoted John Locke but was then told to change "property" to "pursuit of happiness" during the editing of his speech.
What are some famous lines from history?
Some famous quote lines from history are "I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past" by Thomas Jefferson and the quote "History will be kind to me for I intend to write it." which was said by Winston Churchill.
What is the source for the Jefferson quote when governments fear people there is liberty?
It appears that this quote is from John Basil Barnhill, 1914 and not from Thomas Jefferson at all. Regardless, it is a great quote.
Who said 'We are all republicans you are all federalists'?
The quote is "We are all federalists; we are all republicans." Thomas Jefferson
Did William Shakespeare have a famous saying?
His most famous quote is probably "to be or not to be"
In the book Fahrenheit 451 what quote does Thomas Jefferson use?
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who did Thomas Jefferson quote in the The Declaration of Independence.?
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Who did Thomas Jefferson quote in the declaration of independence?
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