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John Adams Quotes: If there is a form of government, then, whose principle and foundation is virtue, will not every sober man acknowledge it better calculated to promote the general happiness than any other form?
         

If there is a form of government, then, whose principle and foundation is virtue, will not every sober man acknowledge it better calculated to promote the general happiness than any other form?


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Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.

Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.



There are two ways to conquer and enslave a country. One is by the sword. The other is by debt.

There are two ways to conquer and enslave a country. One is by the sword. The other is by debt.



Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.

Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.



Always stand on principle even if you stand alone.

Always stand on principle even if you stand alone.



But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.

But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.



Power always thinks... that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws.

Power always thinks... that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws.



One useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three is a Congress.

One useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three is a Congress.



The jaws of power are always open to devour, and her arm is always stretched out, if possible, to destroy the freedom of thinking, speaking, and writing.

The jaws of power are always open to devour, and her arm is always stretched out, if possible, to destroy the freedom of thinking, speaking, and writing.



There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty.

There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty.



Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom.

Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom.





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This is what dating is like, I thought, this horrible mix of boredom and fear and humiliation and confusion.

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Six weeks after his death my father appeared to me in a dream... It was an unforgettable experience, and it forced me for the first time to think about life after death.

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I've had moments when I've thought about somebody, picked up the phone to call them and they are on the line already, and I think that maybe there's some vibration, some connection.

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There's a great deal of child left in me and acting is fun. It's a make believe thing.



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You have to escape from management land and get in touch with your people.



Try not to try too hard, It's just a lovely ride.

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The sunlight on the garden Hardens and grows cold, We cannot cage the minute Within its nets of gold

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During critical periods, a leader is not allowed to feel sorry for himself, to be down, to be angry, or to be weak. Leaders must beat back these emotions

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As a competitor, you have to learn pretty quickly how to deal with pressure.

As a competitor, you have to learn pretty quickly how to deal with pressure.




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