Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Jeremiah Moore

Monticello Aug. 14. 1800.

I have not observed men’s honesty to increase with their riches.

PrC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 32:102.

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Author

Thomas Jefferson

Recipient

Jeremiah Moore

Date Range

1791 - 1800

Date

August 14, 1800

Collection

Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson

Repository

DLC

Quote Category

Citizen Leadership

Conduct

Government