More quotes by John Adams
A pen is certainly an excellent instrument to fix a man's attention and to inflame his ambition.
There is, in the human Breast, a social Affection, which extends to our whole Species.
The world grows more enlightened. Knowledge is more equally diffused.
Tyranny can scarcely be practised upon a virtuous and wise people.
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