β history of this quote “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” by John Adams John Adams
β history of this quote “The Revolution was effected before the War commenced. The Revolution was in the Minds and Hearts of the People.” by John Adams John Adams
β history of this quote “I agree with you, that in Politicks the Middle Way is none at all.” by John Adams John Adams
β history of this quote “Every project has been found to be no better than committing the lamb to the custody of the wolf, except that one which is called a balance of power.” by John Adams John Adams
β history of this quote “Let every sluice of knowledge be opened and set a-flowing.” by John Adams John Adams
β history of this quote “We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge, or gallantry, would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” by John Adams John Adams
β history of this quote “What other form of government, indeed, can so well deserve our esteem and love?” by John Adams John Adams