From the experience of the past we derive instructive lessons for the future.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMSLiberty, once lost, is lost forever.
More John Quincy Adams Quotes
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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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Virtue is not always amiable.
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Above all, except the wife and children, I want to see my books.
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If conscience disapproves, the loudest applauses of the world are of little value.
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Be a great speaker, become a leader.
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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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If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
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It was the special purpose of Christ’s appearance upon earth to bring immortality to light.
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You will never be alone with a poet in your pocket.
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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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Though it cost the blood of millions of white men, let it come. Let justice be done.
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We understand now, we’ve been made to understand, and to embrace the understanding that who we are is who we were.
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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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Try and fail, but don’t fail to try.
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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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