I did not know Thomas Jefferson married a 23-year-old widow. She was so young to be a widow.
One of my favorite quotes is Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear.
I thought his choice of epitaph interesting: Here was buried Thomas Jefferson, Author of the Declaration of Independence, Of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, And Father of the University of Virginia.
Because I have been willing to question, I've discovered lies I held as truth. With God's help, I've ripped them from my life and replaced them with truth.
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