Thomas Jefferson Quote

Quote from Thomas Jefferson,

"I had rather be shut up in a very modest cottage with my books,
my family and a few old friends, dining on simple bacon,
and letting the world roll on as it liked,
than to occupy the most splendid post,
which any human power can give."

By:	Thomas Jefferson (more quotes by Thomas Jefferson or books by/about Thomas Jefferson)
	(1743-1826), US Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence, 3rd US President
Source:	letter to Alexander Donald, February 7, 1788
Categories:	Education, Family, Happiness, Knowledge, Peace, Power, President, Virtue, Wisdom
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