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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To fear love is to fear life, and those who fear life are already three parts dead.
Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.
Most intellectual people do not believe in God, but they fear him just the same.
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