Thomas Jefferson Quotes
Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and a figure whose ideas about liberty, education, and governance remain widely discussed. His words are direct, often surprising, and rooted in a deep belief in personal responsibility and intellectual honesty.
These quotes are well-suited for history essays, civic discussions, speeches, or social media posts about leadership and character. Browse through the collection below.
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“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.”
“When angry count to ten before you speak. If very angry, count to one hundred.”
“The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.”
“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.”
“The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.”
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