John Adams1735–1826The quotations of
John Adams
Founding Father, U.S. president from 1797 to 1801
1735–1826
34 quotes, most often on Government, Slavery and America. Part of the U.S. Presidents and Founding Fathers collections.
- Novanglus Essays (1774–1775), No. 7
- Notes for an oration at Braintree (Spring 1772)
- Letter to Thomas Jefferson (9 July 1813)
- Letter to John Quincy Adams (16 June 1816)
- A Defence of the Constitutions of Government (1787), Ch. 1 Marchamont Nedham: The Right Constitution of a Commonwealth Examined
Tyranny can scarcely be practised upon a virtuous and wise people.
Diary entry (31 July 1796)We ought to consider what is the end of government, before we determine which is the best form.
Thoughts on Government (1776)
