If the empire of superstition and hypocrisy should be overthrown, happy indeed will it be for the world; but if all religion… — John Adams Copy Share Image
“It was the general opinion of ancient nations, that the divinity alone was adequate to the important office of giving laws to… — John Adams Copy Share Image
“There is nothing in which mankind have been more unanimous [founding nations upon superstition]; yet nothing can be inferred from it more… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Let the human mind loose. It must be loose. It will be loose. Superstition and dogmatism cannot confine it. — John Adams Copy Share Image
If (the) empire of superstition and hypocrisy should be overthrown, happy indeed will it be for the world; but if all religion… — John Adams Copy Share Image
“Let the human mind loose. It must be loose. It will be loose. Superstition and dogmatism cannot confine it. { Letter to… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Historically, usury was defined as any interest whatever on an unproductive loan.Our whole banking system I have ever abhorred, I continue to abhor, and… — John Adams Copy Share
“Daughter! Get you an honest Man for a Husband, and keep him honest. No matter whether he is rich, provided he be independent. Regard… — John Adams Copy Share
The general principles on which the fathers achieved independence were the general principles of Christianity — John Adams Copy Share
We may... affirm that the balance of power in a society accompanies the balance of property in land. The only possible way, then, of… — John Adams Copy Share
“The longer I live, the more I read, the more patiently I think, and the more anxiously I inquire, the less I seem to… — John Adams Copy Share
But what do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean the American war? The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The… — John Adams Copy Share
“Upon common theaters, indeed, the applause of the audience is of more importance to the actors than their own aprobation. But upon the stage… — John Adams Copy Share
There are only two creatures of value on the face of the earth: those with the commitment, and those who require the commitment of… — John Adams Copy Share
I will insist the Hebrews have [contributed] more to civilize men than any other nation. If I was an atheist and believed in blind… — John Adams Copy Share
“Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity and happiness of the people; and not for the profit, honor, or… — John Adams Copy Share
During the whole time I sat with him in Congress, I never heard him utter three sentences together. — John Adams Copy Share
Religion and virtue are the only foundations, not of republicanism and of all free government, but of social felicity under all government and in… — John Adams Copy Share
I consider a decent respect for Christianity among the best recommendations for public service. — John Adams Copy Share
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