You can't understand the founding of this country without understanding the Founding Fathers' obsession with classical languages and literature.
State of the Union
A Word About Fathers and Daughters
If you ask me what the most successful relationship was in Jefferson’s 83-year life, I can answer unequivocally that it was with his elder daughter Martha, whom he called Patsy, at least when she was young. She adored her father, and was a fierce and lifelong protector of his privacies, his sensitive spirit, and his reputation.