If the fundamental principles in the Declaration of Independence, as self-evident truths, are real truths, the existence of slavery, in any form, is a wrong.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMSAbove all, except the wife and children, I want to see my books.
More John Quincy Adams Quotes
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It was the special purpose of Christ’s appearance upon earth to bring immortality to light.
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To be good, and to do good, is all we have to do.
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Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.
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No man is entirely free from weakness and imperfection in this life.
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Gratitude, warm, sincere, intense, when it takes possession of the bosom, fills the soul to overflowing and scarce leaves room for any other sentiment or thought.
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Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.
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Be a great speaker, become a leader.
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Above all, except the wife and children, I want to see my books.
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Virtue is not always amiable.
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Try and fail, but don’t fail to try.
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If conscience disapproves, the loudest applauses of the world are of little value.
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Roll, years of promise, rapidly roll round, till not a slave shall on this earth be found.
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Defeat appears to me preferable to total inaction.
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Tyranny can scarcely be practiced upon a virtuous and wise people.
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The will of the people is the source and the happiness of the people the end of all legitimate government upon earth.
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