I always consider the settlement of America with reverence and wonder, as the opening of a grand scene and design in providence, for the illumination of the ignorant and the emancipation of the slavish part of mankind all over the earth. John Adams americadesignearth share on social
A desire to be observed, considered, esteemed, praised, beloved, and admired by his fellows is one of the earliest as well as the keenest dispositions discovered in the heart of man. John Adams admirebelovedconsider Change image and share on social
The Hebrews have done more to civilize men than any other nation. If I were an atheist, and believed blind eternal fate, I should still believe that fate had ordained the Jews to be the most essential instrument for civilizing the nations. John Adams atheistbelieveblind share on social
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
The furnace of affliction produces refinement, in states as well as individuals. John Adams afflictionfurnaceindividual Change image and share on social
I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. John Adams libertymathematicsphilosophy Change image and share on social
Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war. John Adams greatguiltunnecessary 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
