Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people.A Dissertation on the Canon and the Feudal Law, 1765
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John Adams was the second President of the United States, serving from 1797 to 1801. He was a key figure in the American Revolution and played a crucial role in drafting the Declaration of Independence. Adams is known for his dedication to independence and his commitment to building a strong foundation for the new nation.
1735–1826·lived 90 years
Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people.A Dissertation on the Canon and the Feudal Law, 1765
Because power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases.I'll Vote for That, Huffington Post, January 22, 2015
All the perplexities, confusion and distress in America arise, not from defects in their Constitution or Confederation, not from want of honor or virtue, so much as from the downright ignorance of the nature of coin, credit and circulation.Letter to John Taylor, 1814
Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.Looking Toward Sunset : From Sources Old and New, Original and Selected, p. 431, 1865
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