<p class="p1"><span class="s1">As the principal writer of the Declaration of Independence, the third President of the U.S., purchaser of the Louisiana Territory and ardent proponent of democracy and individual rights, Thomas Jefferson was accomplished in a way few are today. His perspective and insights continue to shape modern American thought and ideals. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Jason of <a href="http://jfalkner.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">J. Falkner</a> related how when &#8220;the good people</span> from <a href="http://www.monticello.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Monticello</a>, Thomas Jefferson’s glorious creation in Charlottesville&#8221; inquired whether among all the quote cards he creates, there were any from Jefferson, &#8220;I was a little embarrassed to admit we didn’t.</p>
<p>“After doing research into his writings, I realized what a treasure trove of wisdom lay therein. Though I also had to beware since many quotes attributed to Jefferson are in fact not his at all. Monticello, the final authority, carefully vetted the quotes we chose for accuracy.&#8221;</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The result is a series of five cards as lovely as they are astute, created specifically for Monticello but available for wholesale across the 50 states (with the exception of Charlottesville). </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">They consist of old favorites as well as a few surprises. &#8220;I knew this project could veer too far into oldey-worldey visual clichés, so instead I chose a bold modern typeface and fresh colors to give these cards our signature crisp, graphic J.Falkner look.&#8221;</span></p>
<p class="p1">I think the quintet definitely succeeds in that regard — but judge for yourself!</p>
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<p>“I wanted to be sure we had some of his famous quotes represented in our cards, but I was delighted to find unexpected passages that made for very touching sentiments,&#8221; Jason told me. &#8220;Who wouldn’t love their road through life to be covered in roses?”</p>
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<p>&#8220;We make a nod to the past by choosing a lovely felted <a href="http://www.mohawkconnects.com/products/paper/strathmore-premium" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Strathmore paper</a>, and a deckled edge envelope. I love the history and tradition of Strathmore papers and this was the perfect opportunity to use them.”</p><div class="inline-post clearfix"><div class="see-also byline">See also</div><div id="block-wrap-50251" class="block-wrap-native block-wrap block-wrap-23 block-css-50251 block-wrap-classic columns__m--1 elements-design-3 block-ani block-skin-0 tipi-box block-wrap-thumbnail ppl-m-1 clearfix" data-id="50251" data-base="0"><div class="tipi-row-inner-style clearfix"><div class="tipi-row-inner-box contents sticky--wrap"><div class="block block-23 clearfix"><article class="tipi-xs-12 clearfix with-fi ani-base tipi-xs-typo split-1 split-design-1 loop-0 preview-thumbnail preview-23 elements-design-3 post-5034 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-favorites tag-anna-bond tag-hygge-west tag-rifle-paper-co tag-sarah-schwartz tag-the-paper-chronicles" style="--animation-order:0"><div class="preview-mini-wrap clearfix"><div class="mask"><a href="https://thepapernerd.com/what-im-liking-this-week-rifle-wallpaper/" class="mask-img"><img width="100" height="100" src="https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/peonies-yellow-wallpaper-03.png?resize=100%2C100&;ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/peonies-yellow-wallpaper-03.png?resize=150%2C150&;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/peonies-yellow-wallpaper-03.png?resize=200%2C200&;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/peonies-yellow-wallpaper-03.png?resize=293%2C293&;ssl=1 293w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/peonies-yellow-wallpaper-03.png?resize=75%2C75&;ssl=1 75w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/peonies-yellow-wallpaper-03.png?resize=585%2C585&;ssl=1 585w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/peonies-yellow-wallpaper-03.png?resize=390%2C390&;ssl=1 390w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/peonies-yellow-wallpaper-03.png?resize=24%2C24&;ssl=1 24w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/peonies-yellow-wallpaper-03.png?resize=48%2C48&;ssl=1 48w, https://i0.wp.com/thepapernerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/peonies-yellow-wallpaper-03.png?resize=96%2C96&;ssl=1 96w" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px" /></a></div><div class="meta"><div class="byline byline-2 byline-cats-design-4"><div class="byline-part cats"><a href="https://thepapernerd.com/category/favorites/" style="color:#b79b0d" class="cat">Favorites</a></div></div><div class="title-wrap"><h3 class="title"><a href="https://thepapernerd.com/what-im-liking-this-week-rifle-wallpaper/">What I&#8217;m Liking This Week: Rifle Wallpaper!</a></h3></div><div class="byline byline-3"><span class="byline-part date"><i class="tipi-i-calendar" aria-hidden="true"></i> <time class="entry-date published dateCreated flipboard-date" datetime="2014-06-25T14:07:27+00:00">June 25, 2014</time></span><span class="byline-part likes-count"><a href="#" class="tipi-like-count " data-pid="5034"><span class="likes-heart"><i class="tipi-i-heart-o" aria-hidden="true"></i><i class="tipi-i-heart" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><span class="tipi-value">0</span></a></span></div></div></div></article></div></div></div></div></div></tipimidc>
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<p>You can shop the cards <a href="https://jfalkner.com/collections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> for $4.50 each as well as at Monticello, of course. &#8220;Great quotes from our great Presidents make … great cards!&#8221; Jason concluded. “And this is just the beginning, as we envision a continuing series of President’s quotes, not just Jefferson.&#8221;</p>
<p>So <a href="https://jfalkner.com/pages/contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reach out</a> to Jason and let him know: what quote would you like to see in J. Falkner card form?</p>
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