Cassandra

Hard Work

“I’m a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.”
Thomas Jefferson



Thomas Jefferson wished to be remembered for three achievements in his public life. He had served as governor of Virginia, as U.S. minister to France, as secretary of state under George Washington, as vice-president in the administration of John Adams, and as president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. On his tombstone, however, which he designed and for which he wrote the inscription, there is no mention of these offices. Rather, it reads that Thomas Jefferson was "author of the Declaration of American Independence, of the Statute of Virginia for religious freedom, and Father of the University of Virginia" and, as he requested, "not a word more." Historians might want to add other accomplishments--for example, his distinction as an architect, naturalist, and linguist--but in the main they would concur with his own assessment .
This quote means a lot to me because many people sail through life waiting for good things to happen, but growing up I was taught to work hard for the things you want, don’t sit and wait for anything. With this coming from a very successful man it encourages me to shoot for the stars not wait for one to fall.

Cassandra Neligh