The Wisdom of Thomas Jefferson, Colonial Williamsburg, and Monticello

A collection of quotes from Thomas Jefferson.   His beautiful home of Monticello is on the other side of the Blue Ridge Mountains from us.  Call me a fan.   I've long been an admirer of Jefferson.~

"I find the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of much praise."

"I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be."

"It is part of the American character to consider nothing as desperate —...