I have often thought that nothing would do more extensive good at smal…

Thomas Jefferson
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I have often thought that nothing would do more extensive good at small expense than the establishment of a small circulating library in every county, to consist of a few well-chosen books, to be lent to the people of the country under regulations as would secure their safe return in due time. ✨ Thomas Jefferson (1984). Jefferson: Writings, p.1601, Library of America
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