I was bold in the pursuit of knowledge, never fearing to follow truth …

Thomas Jefferson
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I was bold in the pursuit of knowledge, never fearing to follow truth and reason to whatever results they led, and bearding every authority which stood in their way. ✨ Thomas Jefferson (2010). The Works of Thomas Jefferson: Autobiography, Anas, Writings 1760-1770, p.454, Cosimo, Inc.
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I was bold in the pursuit of knowledge, never fearing to follow truth and reason to whatever results they led, and bearding every authority which stood in their way. ✨ Thomas Jefferson (2010). The Works of Thomas Jefferson: Autobiography, Anas, Writings 1760-1770, p.454, Cosimo, Inc.

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