Citizen Jefferson: The Wit and Wisdom of an American SageRowman & Littlefield Publishers, 13. 12. 2005 - Počet stran: 144 Few Americans have had the profound impact on our nation as did Jefferson, and even fewer left such a wealth of sage advice. Jefferson, a talented statesman, architect, musician, and inventor, was also gifted with a pen and the elegant turn of phrase. Even his friend and rival, John Adams, said Jefferson had "the reputation of a masterly pen . . . and a happy talent of composition." Collected here are some of the third president's most memorable passages and most deftly turned expressions. "The happiest moments my heart knows," Jefferson wrote, "are those in which it is pouring forth its affections to a few esteemed character." Citizen Jefferson is a beautifully produced collection of quotations from Jefferson's own private correspondence—to family and friends, political allies, and rivals. It is a testament to his position as a man of letters and an American sage. To his daughter he counseled, "Take more pleasure in giving what is best to another than in having it yourself, and then all the world will love you, and I more than all the world." To a friend, "Man, once surrendering his reason . . . is like a ship without rudder." Or to his country, "I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Carefully chosen and expertly edited by Jefferson scholar Dr. John P. Kaminski, the quotations are organized by key topics for gentle browsing and indexed for quick reference. These passages reflect the best counsel that Jefferson offered his own and future generations. Citizen Jefferson is the perfect companion for those who admire the Sage of Monticello. |
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The Wit and Wisdom of an American Sage John P. Kaminski. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION vii CHRONOLOGY xii THE WORDS OF JEFFERSON I INDEX 125 For my mother - in - law Martha Westaby Who CONTENTS.
The Wit and Wisdom of an American Sage John P. Kaminski. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION vii CHRONOLOGY xii THE WORDS OF JEFFERSON I INDEX 125 For my mother - in - law Martha Westaby Who CONTENTS.
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... P. Kaminski. For my mother - in - law Martha Westaby Who has throughout her life epitomized Thomas Jefferson's ideal of a kind and generous person . INTRODUCTION F ROM THE VERY BEGINNING of Jefferson's public career Dedication.
... P. Kaminski. For my mother - in - law Martha Westaby Who has throughout her life epitomized Thomas Jefferson's ideal of a kind and generous person . INTRODUCTION F ROM THE VERY BEGINNING of Jefferson's public career Dedication.
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... laws and secrets of the universe . His political correspondence ranges from the warm letters to friends such as James Madison , the Marquis de LaFayette , Benjamin Rush , and William Short ; the respectful letters to George Washington ...
... laws and secrets of the universe . His political correspondence ranges from the warm letters to friends such as James Madison , the Marquis de LaFayette , Benjamin Rush , and William Short ; the respectful letters to George Washington ...
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... law Martha Westaby . The whole world and I feel toward Martha the way Jefferson felt toward his daughter Mary : " Take more pleasure in giving what is best to another than in having it yourself , and then all the world will love you ...
... law Martha Westaby . The whole world and I feel toward Martha the way Jefferson felt toward his daughter Mary : " Take more pleasure in giving what is best to another than in having it yourself , and then all the world will love you ...
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... law 1769-1774 Delegate in Virginia House of Burgesses 1772 1774 1775-1776 1776 1776-1779 1779 Marries Martha Wayles Skelton ( January 1 ) Writes A Summary View of the Rights of British America Delegate to Second Continental Congress ...
... law 1769-1774 Delegate in Virginia House of Burgesses 1772 1774 1775-1776 1776 1776-1779 1779 Marries Martha Wayles Skelton ( January 1 ) Writes A Summary View of the Rights of British America Delegate to Second Continental Congress ...
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