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According To Adams, Jefferson Proposed That He, Adams, Do The Writing [pf The Declaration Of Independence], But That He Declined, Telling Jefferson He Must Do It. Why?" Jefferson Asked, As Adams Would Recount. Reasons Enough," Adams Said. What Can Be Your Reasons?" Reason First: You Are A Virginian And A Virginian Ought To Appear At The Head Of This Business. Reason Second: I Am Obnoxious, Suspected And Unpopular. You Are Very Much Otherwise. Reason Third: You Can Write Ten Times Better Than I Can.

I Feel That As Much As I Enjoy Loafing, There Is Something Higher For Which To Live.

There Is Only One Person Who Can Measure Your Success. That Person Is You.

To Shut Yourself From History Is To Shut Yourself Off From Say Music Or Painting Or The Theatre, Literature For The Rest Of Your Life. It Would Be To Cheat Yourself Of The Pleasures Of Life.

Real Success Is Finding Your Life Work In The Work That You Love. That's It. Don't Worry About Making A Living, Don't Worry About Popularity Or Fame. Make What You Do ... Count More Than What You Own.