Maxioms by John Quincy Adams
The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in
the history of America. I am read more
The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in
the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be
celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary
festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance,
by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be
solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns,
bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of the continent
to the other, from this time forward forevermore.
You won't realize the distance you've walked until you take a look around and realize how far you've been.
You won't realize the distance you've walked until you take a look around and realize how far you've been.
Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.
Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.
The die was now cast; I had passed the Rubicon. Swim or sink,
live or die, survive or perish read more
The die was now cast; I had passed the Rubicon. Swim or sink,
live or die, survive or perish with my country was my unalterable
determination.
Think of your forefathers! Think of your posterity!
Think of your forefathers! Think of your posterity!
