I have often thought that nothing would do more extensive good at small expense than the establishment of a small circulating library in every county, to consist of a few well-chosen books, to be lent to the people of the country under regulations as would secure their safe return in due time.


Letter to John Wyche (19 May 1809).

Thomas Jefferson Quotes

I have often thought that nothing would do more extensive good at small expense than the establishment of a small circulating library in every...

I have often thought that nothing would do more extensive good at small expense than the establishment of a small circulating library in every...

I have often thought that nothing would do more extensive good at small expense than the establishment of a small circulating library in every...

I have often thought that nothing would do more extensive good at small expense than the establishment of a small circulating library in every...