Thomas Jefferson was not only a man of ______(1) , he was also a man of _____(2). He believed that, rather than simply learn from _____(3) , one should _____(4) in personal investigations to gain knowledge from its source. He also believed that one could obtain ______(5) knowledge not only from expert people of higher classes, but also from people of humble ____(6) . Jefferson felt that one must think for himself rather than simply seek _____(7) with others; and that it was _____(8) to go out of one’s way to avoid _____(9) or conflict. In spite of his ____(10) , Jefferson constantly held to and acted on his own beliefs. Americans owe much to Thomas Jefferson for the legacy of ideas and examples he left behind.