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Travelling. ... when men of sober age travel, they gather knowlege which they may apply usefully for their country
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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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The happiness of the domestic fireside is the first boon of Heaven and it is well it is so, since it is that which is the lot of the mass of mankind.
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When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe.
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The declaration that religious faith shall be unpunished does not give immunity to criminal acts dictated by religious error.
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Well, Page, I do wish the Devil had old Cooke, for I am sure I never was so tired of an old dull scoundrel in my life ... But the old-fellows say we must read to gain knowledge and gain knowledge to make us happy and be admired. Mere jargon! Is there any such thing as happiness in this world? No.
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But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, and thanks to a benevolent arrangement the greater part of life is sunshine.
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A rising nation, spread over a wide and fruitful Land, traversing all the seas with the rich production of their Industry.
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Ministers and merchants love nobody.
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The power of making war often prevents it, and in our case would give efficacy to our desire of peace.
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