John Adams on Valentine's Day
1735–1826 United States
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There is, in the human Breast, a social Affection, which extends to our whole Species.
Birth and wealth are conferred on some men as imperiously by nature, as genius, strength, or beauty.
Are riches, honors, and beauty going out of fashion? Is not the rage for them, on the contrary, increased faster than improvement in knowledge?
Discourses on Davila (1790)
What other form of government, indeed, can so well deserve our esteem and love?
Inaugural Address (1797)