I cannot ask of heaven success, even for my country, in a cause where she should be in the 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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Though it cost the blood of millions of white men, let it come. Let justice be done.
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Above all, except the wife and children, I want to see my books.
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Move or die is the language of our Maker in the constitution of our bodies.
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If conscience disapproves, the loudest applauses of the world are of little value.
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Democracy, pure democracy, has at least its foundation in a generous theory of human rights.
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To furnish the means of acquiring knowledge is, the greatest benefit that can be conferred upon mankind. It prolongs life itself and enlarges the sphere of existence.
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Occasional war is one of the rigorous instruments in the hands of Providence to give tone to the character of nations.
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Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone.
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Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.
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My toast would be, may our country always be successful, but whether successful or otherwise, always right.
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If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
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You will never be alone with a poet in your pocket.
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Where annual elections end where slavery begins.
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Thus situated, the perilous experiment must be made. Let me make it with full deliberations, and be prepared for the consequences.
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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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