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It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.

Thomas Jefferson, Jerry Holmes (2002). “Thomas Jefferson: A Chronology of His Thoughts”, p.100, Rowman & Littlefield

Never trouble another for what you can do yourself

Thomas Jefferson (1829). “Memoirs, 4: Correspondence and Private Papers”, p.423

Nothing is troublesome that we do willingly.

Thomas Jefferson (1854). “The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence, contin. Reports and opinions while Secretary of State”, p.402

No man will labor for himself who can make another labor for him.

Thomas Jefferson “Selected letters of Thomas Jefferson”, Lulu.com