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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Anna Scott Marks

Paris July 12. 1788

it is neither wealth nor splendor, but tranquility & occupation which give happiness.

PrC (MHi). Published in PTJ, 13:350.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Anne Scott Marks
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
July 12, 1788
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
MHi
Quote Category
Conduct

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