While the Declaration of Independence is primarily a political document, there are lessons that we can learn from it that will challenge us to become better men and better at being men. In mid-June of 1776 Thomas Jefferson was tasked with writing a document that would set forth the reasons that the 13 colonies should separate from England. The words that he composed are worth exploring, not only for their historical significance, but also for their depth of content. Let’s take a look at what Jefferson wrote.