Is there a famous saying or quote from Thomas Jefferson?

Answer 1

"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"

Answer 2

His 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."

Answer 3

One 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."

Answer 4

11/18/1801

Yes, I am a good man and a good president

I serve my country

sincerely,

Thomas

Jefferson