It takes time to persuade men to Posted on May 20, 2011May 20, 2006 by admin “It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good.” — Thomas Jefferson Author: Thomas Jefferson Category: men Tags: men, Thomas Jefferson Spread the love Related posts: Timid men prefer the calm of despotism Books constitute capital. A library book lasts I have no ambition to govern men; There is a natural aristocracy among men.