Thomas Jefferson Quotes
Browse 13 quotes from Thomas Jefferson, featuring insights on success, personal growth, leadership, mindset, and achievement.
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“Give about two hours every day to exercise, for health must not be sacrificed to learning. A strong body makes the mind strong.”
“Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.”
“It is always better to have no ideas than false ones.”
“Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.”
“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.”
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.”
“He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors.”
“He who knows best knows how little he knows.”
“When angry, count ten before you speak; if very angry, an hundred.”
“Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.”
“Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances.”
“Take things always by their smooth handle.”
“Never spend your money before you have it.”
