Fear is the foundation of most governments. John Adams fearfoundationgovernment Change image and 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
The Hebrews have done more to civilize men than any other nation. If I were an atheist, and believed blind eternal fate, I should still believe that fate had ordained the Jews to be the most essential instrument for civilizing the nations. John Adams atheistbelieveblind share on social
I must not write a word to you about politics, because you are a woman. John Adams politicwomanword 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
The essence of a free government consists in an effectual control of rivalries. John Adams consistcontroleffectual Change image and share on social
I always consider the settlement of America with reverence and wonder, as the opening of a grand scene and design in providence, for the illumination of the ignorant and the emancipation of the slavish part of mankind all over the earth. John Adams americadesignearth share on social
As much as I converse with sages and heroes, they have very little of my love and admiration. I long for rural and domestic scene, for the warbling of birds and the prattling of my children. John Adams admirationbirdchild Change image and share on social
Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other. John Adams constitutiongovernmentinadequate Change image and share on social
