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Black t-shirt, front: "I cannot live without books." Thomas Jefferson, books set upright like a spine.
Black tee, left side view: the edge of the quote and the Quoteiac logo on the sleeve.
Navy t-shirt, front: "I cannot live without books." Thomas Jefferson, books set upright like a spine.
Navy tee, left side view: the edge of the quote and the Quoteiac logo on the sleeve.

“I cannot live without books.”Thomas Jefferson · Quote T-Shirt

Someone asked how many books you own. You gave a number, then quietly doubled it in your head.

Jefferson wrote it to John Adams, one reader to another. You know exactly what he meant.

Wear it to book club. Or anywhere, really.

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Fit & Fabric

Our shirts are cut differently from style to style, so check this chart before you order. All measurements are in inches, taken laid flat.

Size Chest width Length
XS 16½ 27
S 18 28
M 20 29
L 22 30
XL 24 31
2XL 26 32

How to measure: Lay a tee you like flat. Measure straight across the chest, armpit to armpit. Pick the size with the closest chest width. Length runs from the top of the shoulder to the hem.

Fabric: 100% combed, ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz per square yard. Lightweight and pre-shrunk.

Care: Wash inside out in cold water. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Don't iron the print. Don't bleach or dry clean.

Each piece can differ from the chart by up to 2 inches.

$32
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Thomas Jefferson, Letter to John Adams, June 10, 1815.

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