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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Edward Everett

Monticello Mar. 27. 24.

the qualifications for self-government in society are not innate. they are the result of habit and long training.

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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Edward Everett
Date Range
1821 - 1830
Date
March 27, 1824
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
MHi
Quote Category
Education

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