Thomas Jefferson, (letter to Mrs Quotes

A collection of quotes by Thomas Jefferson, (letter to Mrs.

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was an American statesman, philosopher, and one of the founding fathers of the United States. He is best known for his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which declared the American colonies' independence from Britain. Jefferson served as the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He championed individual rights, religious freedom, and the expansion of land westward. Jefferson also established the University of Virginia and played a crucial role in shaping the early political landscape of the nation. N/A

I never told my own religion nor scrutinized that of another

I never told my own religion nor scrutinized that of another. I never attempted to make a convert, nor wished to change another's creed. I am satisfied that yours must be an excellent religion to have produced a life of such exemplary virtue and correctness. For it is in our lives, not from our words, that our religion must be judged.

Thomas Jefferson, (letter to Mrs