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In matters of style, swim with the current; In matters of principle, stand like a rock.
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) American political philosopher, polymath, statesman, US President (1801-09)
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A common phrase in the late 19th Century. Only associated with Jefferson as of the mid-20th Century.
Added on 19-Jul-07 | Last updated 4-Jul-22
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Topics: flexibility, inflexibiliity, principle, style
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