Mr. Adams, describing a conversation with Jonathan Sewall in 1774, says: "I answered that the die was now cast; I had passed the Rubicon. Swim or sink, live or die, survive or perish with my country was my unalterable determination." John Adams More Quotes by John Adams More Quotes From John Adams He is too illiterate, unread, unlearned for his station and reputation. John Adams illiterate reputation government In every society where property exists there will ever be a struggle between rich and poor. Mixed in one assembly, equal laws can never be expected; they will either be made by the member to plunder the few who are rich, or by the influence to fleece the many who are poor. John Adams influence struggle law To be good, and to do good, is all we have to do. John Adams volunteer be-good virtue The government of the United States of America has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of Muslims. John Adams law character america But what do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean the American war? The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments, of their duties and obligations ... This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people was the real American Revolution. John Adams real religious war The Hebrews have done more to civilize men than any other nation. If I were an atheist, and believed blind eternal fate, I should still believe that fate had ordained the Jews to be the most essential instrument for civilizing the nations. John Adams fate atheist believe Those who trade liberty for security have neither. John Adams pro-gun libertarian liberty That the desires of the majority of the people are often for injustice and inhumanity against the minority, is demonstrated by every page of the history of the world. John Adams democracy desire people The destiny of America is to carry the gospel of Jesus Christ to all men everywhere. John Adams destiny bible jesus There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty. John Adams trust freedom inspirational Every problem is an opportunity in disguise. John Adams disguise problem opportunity [L]iberty must at all hazards be supported. We have a right to it, derived from our Maker. But if we had not, our fathers have earned and bought it for us, at the expense of their ease, their estates, their pleasure, and their blood. John Adams freedom father blood We shall, by and by, want a world of hemp more for our own consumption. John Adams marijuana weed world Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order. John Adams horse exercise motivational The only thing most people do better than anyone else is read their own handwriting. John Adams handwriting people I must study Politicks and War that my sons may have liberty to study Mathematicks and Philosophy. My sons ought to study Mathematicks and Philosophy, Geography, natural History, Naval Architecture, navigation, Commerce and Agriculture, in order to give their Children a right to study Painting, Poetry, Musick, Architecture, Statuary, Tapestry and Porcelaine. (12 May 1780) John Adams philosophy war children Fear is the foundation of most governments. John Adams patriotic government fear America is destined to be peopled by one nation, speaking one language, professing one general system of religious and political principles, and accustomed to one general tenor of social usages and customs. John Adams political religious america Mystery is made a convenient Cover for absurdity. John Adams faith-religion atheist jesus People and nations are forged in the fires of adversity. John Adams adversity fire people
