Lipscomb, Andrew A. and Albert Ellery Bergh, eds. The Writings Of Thomas Jefferson 19 vol. (1907) not as complete nor as accurate as Boyd edition, but covers TJ from 1801 to his death. It is out of copyright, and so is online free.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This line is a bibliographic note comparing editions of Jefferson's writings, not a philosophical quote.
- In plain terms
- This is a note about book editions, not a saying.
- What can you take from it?
- Some texts are references, not quotes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find accurate historical texts?
Another view
This does not convey a moral or philosophical lesson.
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