The fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the laws. John Adams commandcreatedirect Change image and share on social
When people talk of the freedom of writing, speaking or thinking I cannot choose but laugh. No such thing ever existed. No such thing now exists; but I hope it will exist. But it must be hundreds of years after you and I shall write and speak no more. John Adams chooseexistfreedom share on social
Let us tenderly and kindly cherish, therefore, the means of knowledge. Let us dare to read, think, speak, and write. John Adams cherishdarekindly Change image and share on social
Property is surely a right of mankind as real as liberty. John Adams libertymankindproperty Change image and share on social
I have accepted a seat in the House of Representatives, and thereby have consented to my own ruin, to your ruin, and to the ruin of our children. I give you this warning that you may prepare your mind for your fate. John Adams acceptchildconsent share on social
The furnace of affliction produces refinement, in states as well as individuals. John Adams afflictionfurnaceindividual Change image and share on social
Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war. John Adams greatguiltunnecessary Change image and share on social
While all other sciences have advanced, that of government is at a standstill - little better understood, little better practiced now than three or four thousand years ago. John Adams advanceagogovernment Change image and share on social
The right of a nation to kill a tyrant in case of necessity can no more be doubted than to hang a robber, or kill a flea. John Adams casedoubtflea Change image and share on social