Thomas Jefferson

I find that the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure read more

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

I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.

I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.

When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.

When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.

It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good.

It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good.

Bodily decay is gloomy in prospect, but of all human contemplations the most abhorrent is body without mind.

Bodily decay is gloomy in prospect, but of all human contemplations the most abhorrent is body without mind.