Quote by Thomas Jefferson
But let me beseech you, Sir, not to let this letter get into a newspaper. Tranquillity, at my age, is the supreme good of life. I think it a duty, and it is my earnest wish, to take no further part in public affairs. The abuse of confidence by publishing my letters has cost me more than all other pains.
Summary
In this quote, the author, emphasizing the value of tranquility in their old age, pleads with the recipient not to allow their letter to be published in a newspaper. They express a desire to disengage from public matters, stating that it is both their personal wish and a sense of duty. The author reveals that previous instances of their private correspondence being made public have caused them significant distress, offering insight into the negative consequences they have endured as a result of the breach of trust.
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