softer moment and more conciliatory occasion of revising the subject together.”

saving himself

and other friends of his permanent retirement. He was finding rest and refuge

“more

Jefferson

good democrat.” Jefferson

foreign powers

He immersed himself in the subtle skills of engaging others, chiefly by offering people that which they value most: an attentive audience to listen to their own visions and views.

“Much better … if our companion views a thing in a light different from what we do, to leave him in quiet possession of his view.17 What is the use of rectifying him if the thing be unimportant; and if important let it pass for the present, and wait a