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John Adams quotes

American President October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826

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John Adams quote: "Power always thinks... that it is doing God's service when it..."
Power always thinks... that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws. John Adams
Here is everything which can lay hold of the eye, ear and imagination - everything which can charm and bewitch the simple and ignorant. I wonder how Luther ever broke the spell. John Adams
It is religion and morality alone which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand. The only foundation of a free constitution is pure virtue. John Adams
If the way to do good to my country were to render myself popular, I could easily do it. But extravagant popularity is not the road to public advantage. John Adams
John Adams quote: "Thanks to God that he gave me stubborness when I know I am right."
Thanks to God that he gave me stubborness when I know I am right. John Adams
John Adams quote: "this wasted time i have found by constant experience to be as..."
this wasted time i have found by constant experience to be as indispensable as sleep. John Adams
John Adams quote: "You will never be alone with a poet in your pocket."
You will never be alone with a poet in your pocket. John Adams
I want to see my wife and children every day, I want to see my grass and blossoms and corn ... But above all, except the wife and children, I want to see my books. John Adams
John Adams quote: "To be good, and to do good, is all we have to do."
To be good, and to do good, is all we have to do. John Adams
The jaws of power are always open to devour, and her arm is always stretched out, if possible, to destroy the freedom of thinking, speaking, and writing. John Adams
John Adams quote: "Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you..."
Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order. John Adams
John Adams quote: "I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to..."
I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. John Adams
John Adams quote: "Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond..."
Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak. John Adams
John Adams quote: "Always stand on principle....even if you stand alone."
Always stand on principle....even if you stand alone. John Adams
John Adams quote: "There are two types of education... One should teach us how to..."
There are two types of education... One should teach us how to make a living, And the other how to live. John Adams

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