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John Adams Quotes


An American statesman, diplomat and political theorist.
John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman, diplomat and political theorist. A leading champion of independence in 1776, he was the second President of the United States (1797–1801). Hailing from New England, Adams, a prominent lawyer and public figure in Boston, was highly educated and represented Enlightenment values promoting republicanism. A conservative Federalist, he was one of the most influential Founding Fathers of the United States.

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In politics the middle way is none at all.

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The four most miserable years of my life . . .

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In esse I am nothing; in posse I am everything.

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player: Can I reach it with a five iron? caddie: Eventually.

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Remember democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes exhausts and murders itself.

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Had I been chosen president again I am certain I could not have lived another year.

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Swim or sink live or die survive or perish with my country was my unalterable determination.

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I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.

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There are two types of education. One should teach us how to make a living And the other how to live.

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You are apprehensive of monarchy; I of aristocracy. I would therefore have given more power to the President and less to the Senate.

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If I had refused to institute a negotiation or had not persevered in it I would have been degraded in my own estimation as a man of honor.

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It must be felt that there is no national security but in the nation's humble acknowledged dependence upon God and His overruling providence.

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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.

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Every man in it is a great man an orator a critic a statesman; and therefore every man upon every question must show his oratory his criticism and his political abilities.

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I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost to maintain this Declaration and support and defend these States. Yet through all the gloom I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory. I can see that the end is worth more than the means.