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The Only Misfortune Of It

Say's Phoebe - San Antonio NM, April 15, 2010

"...is that Mr. Jefferson's sayings are never well digested, often extravagant, and never consistently pursued." John Adams

The only misfortune of it is that Mr. Jefferson's sayings are never well digested, often extravagant, and never consistently pursued. He has not a clear head, and never pursues any question through. His ambition and his cunning are the only steady qualities in him. His imagination and ambition are too strong for his reason.

John Adams

clipped December 19, 2004

Collection: American History