Quotes By John Adams

Old minds are like old horses you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order. by John Adams

In politics the middle way is none at all. by John Adams

Fear is the foundation of most governments. by John Adams

A government of laws, and not of men. by John Adams

The essence of a free government consists in an effectual control of rivalries. by John Adams

The happiness of society is the end of government. by John Adams

Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people. by John Adams

I must not write a word to you about politics, because you are a woman. by John Adams

Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak. by John Adams

Power always thinks... that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws. by John Adams

I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. by John Adams

Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war. by John Adams