Thomas Jefferson Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"I cannot live without books."

by:	Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), US Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence, 3rd US President
Source:	letter to John Adams, June 10, 1815
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Categories:	Education, Knowledge, President, Press, Wisdom
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Amen -- Anonymous
Today, Jefferson might say "I cannot live without blogs" (the internet). -- Joe, Rochester, MI
I concur. I especially love the Good Book, the Bible, with which we live & move & have our being. -- Anonymous, Shelby, Ohio
-- Mary - MI
Then he was a good reader as well as a writer. -- cal, lewisville, tx
-- Mama Pajama, Napa
-- Mike, Norwalk
Can you imagine what a guy like Jefferson would have done if he had the internet in his day? ! Never in history have the people been more informed. Indeed we have to sift through the pablum, but we are going to see a global awakening like never before. When enough of the masses are exposed to the lies, the veil will drop -- it's already happening. -- E Archer, NYC
The veil was torn from top to bottom long ago, but NOW the people are getting to SEE the picture ! There is A Rock upon which the Republic Rest. Natural law is universal and enters in from many sides, but all by the same natural law. Four corners if you will. -- Ronw13, Yachats Or
Shelby, Ohio, if we lived according to the "Good Book" we would all be in jail. Have you ever read the Old Testament ?? If your child sassed you would you have them stoned ?? -- jim k, austin tx