Quotes by Jefferson, Thomas

The sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of all the exer >>

Nothing gives a person so much advantage over another as to remain alw >>

Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom. >>

Quotations about Generals

To a surprising extent the war-lords in shining armor, the apostles of >>

I think with the Romans, that the general of today should be a soldier >>

The best generals I have known were... stupid or absent-minded men. No >>

The Creator has not thought proper to mark those in the forehead who are of stuff to make good generals. We are first, therefore, to seek them blindfold, and then let them learn the trade at the expense of great losses.

Jefferson, Thomas