"Thomas Jefferson, the author of the American Declaration of Independence and the Virginia Religious Freedom Act, the father of the University of Virginia is buried here."

This is the epitaph written by Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States (180 1~ 1809). His presidency is not written on the epitaph. In his view, the position of president is not more important than the three titles listed above. He said, don't add a word except the above words, "because according to these words, as my life decision, I want to be remembered most."