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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... mind eternally forbidden to turn , even for a moment , to anything agreeable or useful to myself or family . " While in France ( 1784-1789 ) and in retirement , however , Jefferson's writing excelled . His absence from home and friends ...
... mind eternally forbidden to turn , even for a moment , to anything agreeable or useful to myself or family . " While in France ( 1784-1789 ) and in retirement , however , Jefferson's writing excelled . His absence from home and friends ...
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... to the degraded condition of their existence both in Africa & America . I can add with truth that no body wishes more ardently to see a good system commenced for raising the condition both of their body & mind to what it ought to be , 3.
... to the degraded condition of their existence both in Africa & America . I can add with truth that no body wishes more ardently to see a good system commenced for raising the condition both of their body & mind to what it ought to be , 3.
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The Wit and Wisdom of an American Sage John P. Kaminski. body & mind to what it ought to be , as fast as the imbecillity of their present existence , and other cir- cumstances which cannot be neglected , will admit . To Benjamin Banneker ...
The Wit and Wisdom of an American Sage John P. Kaminski. body & mind to what it ought to be , as fast as the imbecillity of their present existence , and other cir- cumstances which cannot be neglected , will admit . To Benjamin Banneker ...
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... minds ; enthusiasm of the free and buoyant . Education & free discussion are the antidotes of both . To John Adams , Monticello , August 1 , 1816 Ignorance & bigotry , like other insanities , are inca- pable of self - government . To ...
... minds ; enthusiasm of the free and buoyant . Education & free discussion are the antidotes of both . To John Adams , Monticello , August 1 , 1816 Ignorance & bigotry , like other insanities , are inca- pable of self - government . To ...
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... 31 , 1803 Charity I deem it the duty of every man to devote a certain proportion of his income for charitable purposes . . . . However disposed the mind may feel to unlimited good , our means having limits , we are necessarily 8.
... 31 , 1803 Charity I deem it the duty of every man to devote a certain proportion of his income for charitable purposes . . . . However disposed the mind may feel to unlimited good , our means having limits , we are necessarily 8.
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