It soon wastes exhausts and murders itself.

John adams famous quotes. All quotes Constitution Liberty Politics Property Religion Revolution Virtue more. Remember democracy never lasts long. Every measure of prudence therefore ought to be assumed for the eventual total extirpation of slavery from the United States.

Here are 54 John Quincy Adams quotes. On his eightieth birthday John Quincy Adams responded to a query concerning his well-being. Those with the commitment and those who.

Evans 1819 During the war Adams was at the heart of the government working up to eighteen-hour days and sitting on innumerable committees. Its roof is pretty well worn out. Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak.

It is more important that innocence be protected than it is that guilt be punished for guilt and crimes are so frequent in this world that they cannot all be punished. Virtue is not always amiable. Was an American lawyer author statesman and diplomat.

There are only two creatures of value on the face of the earth. Adams recalled that his parents held every Species of Libertinage in. To be good and to do good is all we have to do.

Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war. And I have no stomach for it sir. John Adams Movie Quotes Sayings.