America, goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMSTry and fail, but don’t fail to try.
More John Quincy Adams Quotes
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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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Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.
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Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone.
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Where annual elections end where slavery begins.
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It is my wish to fill every moment of my time with some action of the mind which may contribute to the pleasure or the improvement of my fellow creatures.
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To be good, and to do good, is all we have to do.
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Democracy, pure democracy, has at least its foundation in a generous theory of human rights.
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It was the special purpose of Christ’s appearance upon earth to bring immortality to light.
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Above all, except the wife and children, I want to see my books.
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Try and fail, but don’t fail to try.
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Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.
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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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Go on and improve in everything worthy.
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A politician in this country must be the man of a party. I would fain be the man of my whole country.
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Move or die is the language of our Maker in the constitution of our bodies.
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