Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Source: Thomas Jefferson, Letter to Nathaniel Macon (12 January 1819). Complete Sentence: Whether the succeeding generation is to be more virtuous than their predecessors, I cannot say ; but I am sure they will have more worldly wisdom, and enough, I hope, to know that honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Source: Thomas Jefferson, Letter to Nathaniel Macon (12 January 1819). Complete Sentence: Whether the succeeding generation is to be more virtuous than their predecessors, I cannot say ; but I am sure they will have more worldly wisdom, and enough, I hope, to know that honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

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Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.

When angry count to ten before you speak. If very angry, count to one hundred.

Source: A Decalogue of Canons for Observation in Practical Life by Thomas Jefferson

When angry count to ten before you speak. If very angry, count to one hundred.

Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.