Thomas Jefferson History Quotes

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What did Thomas Jefferson say about History?

Thomas Jefferson has written many quotes about History. E.g.,

  • I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.
  • My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
  • Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question.

What are the top most famous History quotes by Thomas Jefferson?

Here are the top most famous quotes about History by Thomas Jefferson.

  • I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.
  • My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
  • Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question.
  • History, in general, only informs us of what bad government is.