Never fear the want of business. A man who qualifies himself well for his calling, never fails of employment.

Thomas Jefferson

More information about this quote

Topic

Jobs Work

Author

Thomas Jefferson

Source

Letters of Thomas Jefferson

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1792 1790s 18th century

Occupation

Founding Father American President National leader Politician

From

United States

Authentication Score 2

Citation

Jefferson, Thomas. Letter to Peter Carr. 22 June 1792.

Illustrated Quote

A quote by Thomas Jefferson about jobs: “Never fear the want of business. A man who qualifies himself well for his…”
Download
A quote by Thomas Jefferson about jobs: “Never fear the want of business. A man who qualifies himself well for his…”
Download
A quote by Thomas Jefferson about jobs: “Never fear the want of business. A man who qualifies himself well for his…”
Download

Related Quotes

Below are one or more quotes that share at least one tag with the quote at the top of the page

Another quote by Thomas Jefferson

A little rebellion now and then is a good thing.

Thomas Jefferson

More information about this quote
Topic
Rebellion Revolution Political theory Politics

Author

Thomas Jefferson
Source
Letters of Thomas Jefferson
Medium
Letter
Language
English
Time
1787 1780s 18th century
Era
American Revolutionary Period
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Jefferson, Thomas. Letter to James Madison. 30 Jan. 1787.

Current Citation

Jefferson, Thomas. "James Madison, Jan. 30, 1787." The Life and Selected Writings of Thomas Jefferson, edited by Adrienne Koch and William Peden. Modern Library, 1998.

Another quote from the 1790s

Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the Spirit of Party, generally.

George Washington

Read this speech at UVA's Miller Center website
More information about this quote
Topic
Partisan politics Political parties American politics

Author

George Washington
Source
Washington's Farewell Address Presidential Farewell Address
Medium
Speech
Language
English
Time
1796 1790s 18th century
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Washington, George. "The Address of Gen. Washington to the People of America on His Declining the Presidency of the United States." Claypoole's American Daily Advertiser. Philadelphia: John Dunlap, 19 Sept. 1796.

Current Citation

Washington, George. "Farewell Address, September 19, 1796." George Washington: Writings, edited by John Rhodehamel. Library of America, 1997.

Another quote about Work

Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art.

Andy Warhol

The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to B & Back Again)

Buy The Philosophy of Andy Warhol at Amazon Buy The Philosophy of Andy Warhol at Amazon
More information about this quote
Topic
Nature of art Making money Work Art and business Business

Author

Andy Warhol
Source
The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to B & Back Again)
Genre
Autobiography and memoir
Language
English
Time
1975 1970s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Warhol, Andy. The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to B & Back Again). Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1975, ch. 6.