Because power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases. John Adams authoritycharactercorrupt Change image and share on social
Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order. John Adams exercisehorsemind Change image and 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
Power always thinks... that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws. John Adams godlawpower Change image and 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
I, poor creature, worn out with scribbling for my bread and my liberty, low in spirits and weak in health, must leave others to wear the laurels which I have sown, others to eat the bread which I have earned. A common case. John Adams breadcasecommon share on social
Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war. John Adams greatguiltunnecessary Change image and share on social
