~ John Quincy Adams Quotes ~

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John Quincy Adams Quotes


The sixth President of the United States.
John Quincy Adams (July 11, 1767 – February 23, 1848) was the sixth President of the United States (1825-1829). He was also an American diplomat and served in both the Senate and House of Representatives. He was a member of the Federalist, Democratic-Republican, National Republican, and later Anti-Masonic and Whig parties. Adams was the son of President John Adams and Abigail Adams. The name "Quincy" came from Abigail's maternal grandfather, Colonel John Quincy, after whom Quincy, Massachusetts, is named. [pn 1] As a diplomat, Adams was involved in many international negotiations, and helped formulate the Monroe Doctrine as Secretary of State. Historians agree he was one of the great diplomats in American history.

Here are some famous quotes by John Quincy Adams.

Think of your forefathers! Think of your posterity!

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Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.

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Always vote for principle though you may vote alone and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.

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Posterity: you will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it.