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
Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak. John Adams comprehensiongreatpower Change image and share on social
My country has contrived for me the most insignificant office that ever the invention of man contrived or his imagination conceived. John Adams conceivecontrivecountry Change image and share on social
Fear is the foundation of most governments. John Adams fearfoundationgovernment Change image and 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
Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence. John Adams alterdictateevidence 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
Democracy... while it lasts is more bloody than either aristocracy or monarchy. Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There is never a democracy that did not commit suicide. John Adams aristocracybloodycommit share on social
