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John Adams

The furnace of affliction produces refinement, in states as well as individuals.

The furnace of affliction produces refinement, in states as well as individuals.

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These are some quotes by American author John Adams President, who lived between October 30, 1735 and July 4, 1826.

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Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak.

Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak.

John Adams

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Liberty, according to my metaphysics is a self-determining power in an intellectual agent. It implies thought and choice and power.

Liberty, according to my metaphysics is a self-determining power in an intellectual agent. It implies thought and choice and power.

John Adams

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Fear is the foundation of most governments.

Fear is the foundation of most governments.

John Adams

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The Jewish background is not that far from the black groove. Blacks are downtrodden, Jews are downtrodden, therefore they have something in common in that affliction. Being downtrodden often makes one more empathetic and sympathetic.

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Iron till it be thoroughly heated is incapable to be wrought; so God sees good to cast some men into the furnace of affliction, and then beats them on his anvil into what frame he pleases.

Iron till it be thoroughly heated is incapable to be wrought; so God sees good to cast some men into the furnace of affliction, and then beats them on his anvil into what frame he pleases.

Anne Bradstreet

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