Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, was one of the most brilliant individuals in history. His interest were boundless and his accomplishments vary upon the line of philosophy, and being a naturalist, politician, scientist, architect, inventor, pioneer in scientific farming, musician and writer. Being the foremost speaker for democracy for his day, he earned the respect of his political peers.
Though all knew he was brilliant, he hismself said, “I know my own principles to be pure and therefore am not ashamed of them. On the contrary, I wish them known and therefore willingly express them to everyone. They are the same I have acted on from the year 1775 to this day, and are the ...