Man is an imperceptible atom always trying to become one with God. Henry Adams atomgodimperceptible Change image and share on social
The American President resembles the commander of a ship at sea. He must have a helm to grasp, a course to steer, a port to seek. Henry Adams americancommandergrasp Change image and share on social
We combat obstacles in order to get repose, and when got, the repose is insupportable. Henry Adams combatinsupportableobstacle Change image and share on social
Young men have a passion for regarding their elders as senile. Henry Adams eldermanpassion Change image and share on social
I am an anarchist in politics and an impressionist in art as well as a symbolist in literature. Not that I understand what these terms mean, but I take them to be all merely synonyms of pessimist. Henry Adams anarchistartimpressionist Change image and share on social
Accident counts for as much in companionship as in marriage. Henry Adams accidentcompanionshipcount Change image and share on social
All experience is an arch, to build upon. Henry Adams archbuildexperience Change image and share on social
The effect of power and publicity on all men is the aggravation of self, a sort of tumor that ends by killing the victim's sympathies. Henry Adams aggravationeffectend Change image and share on social
Power is poison. Its effect on Presidents had always been tragic. Henry Adams effectpoisonpower Change image and share on social
Knowledge of human nature is the beginning and end of political education. Henry Adams begineducationend Change image and share on social
