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Thomas Jefferson Quotes about Work

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He who knows best knows how little he knows.

He who knows best knows how little he knows.

Thomas Jefferson
Work, Best Husband, Crafts

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

Never trouble another for what you can do yourself

Thomas Jefferson
Work, Responsibility, Trouble
Thomas Jefferson (1829). “Memoirs, 4: Correspondence and Private Papers”, p.423

Everything yields to diligence.

Thomas Jefferson
Work, Yield, Motivational Work

It is while we are young that the habit of industry is formed. If not then, it never is afterwards. The fortune of our lives therefore depends on employing well the short period of our youth.

Thomas Jefferson
Work, Youth, Habit
Thomas Jefferson, Jerry Holmes (2002). “Thomas Jefferson: A Chronology of His Thoughts”, p.85, Rowman & Littlefield

Nothing is troublesome that we do willingly.

Thomas Jefferson
Work, Troublesome
Thomas Jefferson (1854). “The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence, contin. Reports and opinions while Secretary of State”, p.402

No man will labor for himself who can make another labor for him.

Thomas Jefferson
Work, Men, Labor
Thomas Jefferson “Selected letters of Thomas Jefferson”, Lulu.com