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Black t-shirt, front: "I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past." Jefferson, future in italic.
Black tee, left side view: the edge of the quote and the Quoteiac logo on the sleeve.
Navy t-shirt, front: "I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past." Jefferson, future in italic.
Navy tee, left side view: the edge of the quote and the Quoteiac logo on the sleeve.

“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.”Thomas Jefferson · Quote T-Shirt

Everyone at the reunion wants to relive the old days. You keep asking what's next.

Jefferson was 73 when he wrote this, and still looking ahead.

future is set in italics, so it leans forward. The past stands still.

Wear it facing forward.

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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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Black t-shirt, front: "I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past." Jefferson, future in italic.
Dreams of the Future — Thomas Jefferson Quote T-Shirt$32
Provenance

Where this line came from.

Thomas Jefferson, Letter to John Adams, August 1, 1816.

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