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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Here is everything which can lay hold of the eye, ear and imagination - everything which can charm and bewitch the simple and ignorant. I wonder how Luther ever broke the spell. John Adams bewitchbreakcharm Change image and share on social
