I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful ... -Thomas Jefferson

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I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful and thankless office.

Thomas Jefferson , President
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Thomas Jefferson Quotes to Explore

Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you....
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock....
We never repent of having eaten too little....
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The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants....
One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more....
I have seen enough of one war never to wish to see another....
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The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind....
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