Thomas Jefferson Quotes About Tranquility

• It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.

  Thomas Jefferson

  Life, Happiness, Work

  Thomas Jefferson, Jerry Holmes (2002). “Thomas Jefferson: A Chronology of His Thoughts”, p.100, Rowman & Littlefield

• You and I have formerly seen warm debates and high political passions. But gentlemen of different politics would then speak to each other and separate the business of the Senate from that of society. It is not so now. Men who have been intimate all their lives, cross the streets to avoid meeting, and turn their heads another way, lest they should be obliged to touch their hats. This may do for young men with whom passion is enjoyment. But it is afflicting to peaceable minds. Tranquility is the old man's milk.

  Thomas Jefferson

  Passion, Men, Political

• Good humor is one of the preservatives of our peace and tranquility.

  Thomas Jefferson

  Humor, Tranquility, Peace And Tranquility

  Thomas Jefferson (2004). “Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness”, p.16, Modern Library

• Tranquility is the old man's milk.

  Thomas Jefferson

  Men, Milk, Tranquility

  Thomas Jefferson, Jerry Holmes (2002). “Thomas Jefferson: A Chronology of His Thoughts”, p.155, Rowman & Littlefield

• I have now the gloomy prospect of retiring from office loaded with serious debts, which will materially affect the tranquility of my retirement.

  Thomas Jefferson

  Retirement, Office, Debt

  Thomas Jefferson, Jerry Holmes (2002). “Thomas Jefferson: A Chronology of His Thoughts”, p.211, Rowman & Littlefield

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