Historically, usury was defined as any interest whatever on an unproductive loan.Our whole banking system I have ever abhorred, I continue to… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Let us hear the dangers of thralldom to our consciences from ignorance, extreme poverty, and dependence; in short, from civil and political… — John Adams Copy Share Image
I never engaged in public affairs for my own interest, pleasure, envy, jealousy, avarice or ambition, or even the desire of fame — John Adams Copy Share Image
“We shall convince France and the world, that we are not a degraded people, humiliated under a colonial spirit of fear and… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Wisdom and knowledge, as well as virtue, diffused generally among the body of the people being necessary for the preservation of their… — John Adams Copy Share Image
[J]udges, therefore, should be always men of learning and experience in the laws, of exemplary morals, great patience, calmness, coolness, and attention.… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Rulers are no more than attorneys, agents, and trustees, for the people; and if the cause, the interest and trust, is insidiously… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Thus, experience has ever shown, that education, as well as religion, aristocracy, as well as democracy and monarchy, are, singly, totally inadequate… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Public virtue cannot exist in a nation without private, and public virtue is the only foundation of republics. There must be a… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Men must be ready, they must pride themselves and be happy to sacrifice their private pleasures, passions and interests, nay, their private… — John Adams Copy Share Image
If the multitude is possessed of the balance of real estate, the multitude will have the balance of power, and in that… — John Adams Copy Share Image
I have long been settled in my own opinion that neither Philosophy, nor Religion, nor Morality, nor Wisdom, nor Interest, will ever… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for profit, honor,… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Our whole system of banks is a violation of every honest principle of banks. There is no honest bank but a bank… — 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 Image
“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 Image
The general principles on which the fathers achieved independence were the general principles of Christianity — John Adams Copy Share Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
During the whole time I sat with him in Congress, I never heard him utter three sentences together. — John Adams Copy Share Image
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