And he gave it for his opinion, "that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass, to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together. Jonathan Swift
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Thomas Jefferson said the following about the two men who were elected President of the United States: "John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, rivals in language as well as politics, were bound by a common talent for politics. They were rivals in ambition as well as in talent. They were rivals in eloquence as well as in ability. They were rivals in knowledge, as well as in patriotism.

They were rivals in love, as well as in their country's service. In every respect, not less than in those of intellect, they were perfect rivals."

Source: Gullivers Travels

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