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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Peter Carr

Paris Aug. 19. 1785

An honest heart being the first blessing, a knowing head is the second.

PrC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 8:405–08.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Peter Carr
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
August 19, 1785
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Conduct

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