John Adams Quotes

Professions:President

Born: October 30, 1735

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John Adams Quotes (5)

"Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order."

John Adams
Topic: Age

"What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist."

John Adams
Topic: Freedom

"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."

John Adams
Topic: Government

"Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom! I hope you will make a good use of it."

John Adams
Topic: History

"Because power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases."

John Adams
Topic: Power
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