Nothing gives one person so great advantage over another, as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances.

Thomas Jefferson

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Grace under pressure

Author

Thomas Jefferson

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1816 1810s 19th century

Occupation

Founding Father American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Original Citation

Jefferson, Thomas. Letter to Francis Wayles Eppes. 21 May 1816.

Current Citation

Jefferson, Thomas. The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series. Vol. 10, Princeton University Press, 2004.

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Power of truth Political liberalism
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Source
First Inaugural Address of Thomas Jefferson Presidential inaugural address
Medium
Speech
Genre
Political speech
Language
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Time
1801 1800s 19th century
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Jefferson, Thomas. "First Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1801, Senate Chamber, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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Doubt grows with knowledge.

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Doubt and skepticism

Author

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Statement Type
Paradox
Language
German
Time
1819 1810s 19th century
Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang. "Individual Points." Ueber Kunst und Altersthum [On Art and Antiquity]. 1826, vol. 5, issue 3.

Current Citation

Von Goethe, Johann Wolfgang. Maxims and Reflections, edited by Peter Hutchinson, translated by Elisabeth Stopp. Penguin Classics, 1999, no. 281.