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Words of One of the Pillars of American Democracy: Thomas Jefferson Quotes

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American history is incomplete without the biography of Thomas Jefferson. As the third President of USA, and creator of the Declaration of American Independence, Jefferson played a pivotal role in shaping America. Even today, many of his principles and policies bear the foundations of American democracy. He was a man of great foresight and tremendous ambition. As a political philosopher Jefferson was instrumental in setting new standards for a democratic setup.

Friendship
But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life; and thanks to a benevolent arrangement of things, the greater part of life is sunshine.

Business
I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

Determination
I'm a great believer in luck, and I find that the harder I work, the more I have of it.

Character
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.

Business
Nothing gives a person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances.

Calmness
Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it.

Confidence
We confide in our strength, without boasting of it; we respect that of others, without fearing it.

Commitment
Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching.

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