Maxioms by John Adams
Fear is the foundation of most governments.
Fear is the foundation of most governments.
The way to secure liberty is to place it in the people's hands, that is, to give them the power read more
The way to secure liberty is to place it in the people's hands, that is, to give them the power at all times to defend it in the legislature and in the courts of justice
Grief drives men into habits of serious reflection, sharpens the understanding, and softens the heart
Grief drives men into habits of serious reflection, sharpens the understanding, and softens the heart
Democracy... while it lasts is more bloody than either [aristocracy or monarchy]. Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, read more
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.
I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.
I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.
