Popularity, next to virtue and wisdom, ought to be aimed at; for it is the dictate of wisdom, and is necessary to… — John Adams Copy Share Image
The consequences arising from the continual accumulation of public debts in other countries ought to admonish us to prevent their growth in… — John Adams Copy Share Image
July 4th ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion. — John Adams Copy Share Image
The idea of infidelity [a disbelief in the inspiration of the Scriptures or the divine origin of Christianity] cannot be treated with… — John Adams Copy Share Image
A single assembly is liable to all the vices, follies, and frailties of an individual; subject to fits of humor, starts of… — John Adams Copy Share Image
“Yesterday the greatest question was decided which ever was debated in America; and a greater perhaps never was, nor will be, decided… — John Adams Copy Share Image
This oration will be read five hundred years hence with as much rapture as it was heard. It ought to be read… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Every measure of prudence, therefore, ought to be assumed for the eventual total extirpation of slavery from the United States ... I… — John Adams Copy Share Image
You are a Virginian, and a Virginian ought to appear at the head of this business. I am obnoxious, suspected and unpopular;… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Your Letters concerning Miss N. have given me as much Concern as they ought-not knowing the Character nor what to advise, but… — John Adams Copy Share Image
I must study Politicks and War that my sons may have liberty to study Mathematicks and Philosophy. My sons ought to study… — John Adams Copy Share Image
The dignity and stability of government in all its branches, the morals of the people, and every blessing of society depend so… — John Adams Copy Share Image
The date will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be… — 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
![“The idea of infidelity [a disbelief in the inspiration of the Scriptures or the divine origin of Christianity] cannot be treated with too much resentment or too much horror. The man who can think of it with patience is a traitor in his heart and ought to be execrated [denounced] as one who adds…” quote by John Adams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/04e/john-adams-529_add_the-idea-of-infidelity-a-disbelief-in-th_2297050.jpg)
