That this gentleman [President John Adams] ought not to be the object of the federal wish, is, with me, reduced to demonstration.… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
As much as I converse with sages and heroes, they have very little of my love and admiration. I long for rural… — John Adams Copy Share Image
“There was a burst of applause when George Washington entered and walked to the dais. More applause followed on the appearance of… — David McCullough Copy Share Image
I want to collect more records from terrorists, but less records from innocent Americans. The Fourth Amendment was what we fought the… — Rand Paul Copy Share Image
[ Massachusetts constitution] was [John Adams] attempt to justify that structure by the traditional notion of social estates - that the executive… — Gordon S. Wood Copy Share Image
“John Adams, by then one of the country's founding fathers, wrote to a friend: "I know not why we should blush to… — Tom Standage Copy Share Image
My favorite Founding Fathers, Christians like John Adams, were absolutely appalled by slavery, and did not own slaves. I think we're going… — Ann Coulter Copy Share Image
Every answer he [President John Adams] gives to his addressers unmasks more and more his principles and views. His language to the… — James Madison Copy Share Image
My - mine is based on the fact that Bill Clinton has done - and I'm - this sounds like hyperbole, but… — Nat Hentoff Copy Share Image
Upon my return from the army to Baltimore in the winter of 1777, I sat next to John Adams in Congress, and… — Benjamin Rush Copy Share Image
At noon, on the Fourth of July, 1826, while the Liberty Bell was again sounding its old message to the people of… — Allen Johnson Copy Share Image
“The president’s title as proposed by the senate was the most superlatively ridiculous thing I ever heard of. It is a proof… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
“There are two ways to conquer and enslave a country. One is by the sword. The other is by debt.” -John Adams” — Mark Goodwin Copy Share Image
I desire no other inscription over my gravestone than: 'Here lies John Adams, who took upon himself the responsibility of peace with… — John Adams Copy Share Image
' I pray heaven bestow the best of blessings on this house, and on all that shall hereafter inhabit it. May none… — John Adams Copy Share Image
“I hate polemical politics and polemical divinity,” said John Adams. “My religion is founded on the love of God and my neighbor;… — Jon Meacham Copy Share Image
“Our founders did not believe that our society could thrive without this kind of moral social structure. In fact, it was our… — Ben Carson Copy Share Image
I think [John Adams's] influence on the federal Constitution was indirect. Many including James Madison mocked the first volume of Adams's Defence… — Gordon S. Wood Copy Share Image
For generations, field guides to plants and animals have sharpened the pleasure of seeing by opening our minds to understanding. Now John… — Hans Christian von Baeyer Copy Share Image
Brandon McCaw has to answer 5,000 questions on a letter from Alexander Hamilton, Concerning the Public Conduct and Character of John Adams,… — Brandon Mccaw Copy Share Image
Look, in 1800 the sainted Thomas Jefferson arranged to hire a notorious slanderer named James Callender, who worked as a writer at… — Karl Rove Copy Share Image
“When once we quit the basis of sensation, all is in the wind. To talk of immaterial existences is to talk of… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
“Now be it known, That I John Adams, President of the United States of America, having seen and considered the said Treaty… — John Adams Copy Share Image
“In the first two centuries of colonization, the border between natives and newcomers was porous, almost nonexistent. The two societies mingled in… — Charles C. Mann Copy Share Image
“We like to keep separate the evils of our national past from the sacredness of our ideals. That separation allows us to… — Eddie S. Glaude Jr Copy Share Image
![“That this gentleman [President John Adams] ought not to be the object of the federal wish, is, with me, reduced to demonstration. His administration has already very materially disgraced and sunk the government. There are defects in his character which must inevitably continue to do this more and…” quote by Alexander Hamilton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2e5/alexander-hamilton-619_administration_that-this-gentleman-president-john-adams_1363825.jpg)
![“[ Massachusetts constitution] was [John Adams] attempt to justify that structure by the traditional notion of social estates - that the executive represented the monarchical estate, the senate the aristocratic estate, and the house of representatives the estate of the people.” quote by Gordon S. Wood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f9d/gordon-s-wood-13199_aristocratic_massachusetts-constitution-was-john-adam_2289325.jpg)
![“Every answer he [President John Adams] gives to his addressers unmasks more and more his principles and views. His language to the young men at Philadelphia is the most abominable and degrading that could fall from the lips of the first magistrate of an independent people, and particularly from a…” quote by James Madison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0eb/james-madison-373_answers_every-answer-he-president-john-adams-giv_176611.jpg)
![“The president’s title as proposed by the senate was the most superlatively ridiculous thing I ever heard of. It is a proof the more of the justice of the character given by Doctr. Franklin of my friend [John Adams]: ‘Always an honest man, often a great one, but sometimes absolutely mad'.” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/76c/thomas-jefferson-43_founding-fathers_the-president-s-title-as-proposed-by-the_763780.jpg)
![“I hate polemical politics and polemical divinity,” said John Adams. “My religion is founded on the love of God and my neighbor; on the hope of pardon for my offenses; upon contrition; upon the duty as well as the necessity of [enduring] with patience the inevitable evils of life; in the duty of…” quote by Jon Meacham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/12a/jon-meacham-2863_life_i-hate-polemical-politics-and-polemical_2638157.jpg)
![“I think [John Adams's] influence on the federal Constitution was indirect. Many including James Madison mocked the first volume of Adams's Defence of the Constitutions of the United States in 1787. But his Massachusetts constitution was a model for those who thought about stable popular…” quote by Gordon S. Wood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d6b/gordon-s-wood-13199_constitution_i-think-john-adams-s-influence-on-the-fe_2752626.jpg)
