More than all, and above all, [George] Washington was master of himself. If there be one quality more than another in his… — Charles Francis Adams, Sr Copy Share Image
Failure seems to be regarded as the one unpardonable crime, success as the all-redeeming virtue, the acquisition of wealth as the single… — Charles Francis Adams, Sr Copy Share Image
In this country men seem to live for action as long as they can and sink into apathy when they retire. — Charles Francis Adams, Sr Copy Share Image
All equally see in the convulsion in America an era in the history of the world, out of which must come in the end… — Charles Francis Adams, Sr Copy Share Image
More than all, and above all, [George] Washington was master of himself. If there be one quality more than another in his character which… — Charles Francis Adams, Sr Copy Share Image
Failure seems to be regarded as the one unpardonable crime, success as the all-redeeming virtue, the acquisition of wealth as the single worthy aim… — Charles Francis Adams, Sr Copy Share Image
In this country men seem to live for action as long as they can and sink into apathy when they retire. — Charles Francis Adams, Sr Copy Share Image
![“More than all, and above all, [George] Washington was master of himself. If there be one quality more than another in his character which may exercise a useful control over the men of the present hour, it is the total disregard of self when in the most elevated positions for influence and example.” quote by Charles Francis Adams, Sr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da9/charles-francis-adams-sr-70316_character_more-than-all-and-above-all-george-washi_920377.jpg)
