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Never fear the want of business. A man who qualifies himself well for his calling, never fails of employment.
Thomas Jefferson
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Thomas Jefferson
Age: 83 †
Born: 1743
Born: April 2
Died: 1826
Died: July 4
3Rd U.S. President
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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 blind-folded fear.
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We generally learn languages for the benefit of reading the books written in them
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The Governor would serve a five-year term and be ineligible for reelection.
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It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good.
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