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Jefferson quote about pain


"Perhaps the art of life is the art avoiding pain,
He is the best pilot who steers clear of the rocks and shoals."

Why does he say this...is he saying that he wishes to avoid pain, and have a life of pleasure...insinuating a romance with mrs. Adams??

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His wife recently died and Jefferson was expressing his grief.

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