"You have lived longer than I have..." - Quote by Thomas Jefferson
You have lived longer than I have and perhaps may have formed a different judgment on better grounds; but my observations do not enable me to say I think integrity the characteristic of wealth. In general I believe the decisions of the people, in a body, will be more honest and more disinterested than those of wealthy men.
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“We are here lounging our time away, doing nothing, and having nothing to do. It gives me great regret to be passing my time so uselessly when it could have been so importantly employed at home.”
“A single good government is a blessing to the whole earth.”
“Those who wish to be ignorant and free, believe in something that never was and never shall be.”
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“I try to find my way in the world you know, I try to be somebody instead of just, make money off of everybody.”
“Only sing - don't do cheap songs, don't do silly songs, just do, just do wonderful songs that are well-written.”
“Be loyal and trustworthy. Do not befriend anyone who is lower than yourself in this regard.”