Thomas Jefferson
“Every human being must be viewed according to what it’s good for, for no person is perfect, no not one. And were we to love none who had imperfections, this world would be a desert for our love.”
Thomas Jefferson.
Thomas Jefferson was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, near Shadwell on April 13 1743. His earliest memory was being carried on a soft, fluffy pillow, by one of his father’s slaves, at the early age of two. His mom, Jane Randolph Jefferson, was known as an aristocrat and from one of Americas most prominent families. On the other hand his father, Peter Jefferson, was a very successful self-made man, industrious and fiercely independent, loving liberty and justice, owning over a 5000 acre plantation. Peter would tell Thomas several stories as they walked through the uncharted woods of the Western territory, teaching him about the Indians, liberty, love, and independence. He embraced his fathers’ council and came to have a strong love for liberty and independence. …show more content…
He also mastered Greek and Latin. Tragically, on August 1757 suddenly Peter died, leaving Thomas at the young age of fourteen, destitute with no one qualified to guide him. Trying to recollect his father’s death, Thomas finally faced the unbelievable fact that his father was no longer there to teach, love, or keep him from beginning a life of poverty; he finally realized his future fell entirely on himself. Thomas came across a various sort of bad company and influence on his character, and he was astonished that he had not fallen into
“Every human being must be viewed according to what it’s good for, for no person is perfect, no not one. And were we to love none who had imperfections, this world would be a desert for our love.”
Thomas Jefferson.
Thomas Jefferson was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, near Shadwell on April 13 1743. His earliest memory was being carried on a soft, fluffy pillow, by one of his father’s slaves, at the early age of two. His mom, Jane Randolph Jefferson, was known as an aristocrat and from one of Americas most prominent families. On the other hand his father, Peter Jefferson, was a very successful self-made man, industrious and fiercely independent, loving liberty and justice, owning over a 5000 acre plantation. Peter would tell Thomas several stories as they walked through the uncharted woods of the Western territory, teaching him about the Indians, liberty, love, and independence. He embraced his fathers’ council and came to have a strong love for liberty and independence. …show more content…
He also mastered Greek and Latin. Tragically, on August 1757 suddenly Peter died, leaving Thomas at the young age of fourteen, destitute with no one qualified to guide him. Trying to recollect his father’s death, Thomas finally faced the unbelievable fact that his father was no longer there to teach, love, or keep him from beginning a life of poverty; he finally realized his future fell entirely on himself. Thomas came across a various sort of bad company and influence on his character, and he was astonished that he had not fallen into