John Adams

It is weakness rather than wickedness which renders men unfit to be trusted with unlimited power.

Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people.

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.

Property must be secured, or liberty cannot exist.

The moment the idea is admitted into society that Property is not as sacred as the laws of God, and that there is not a force of law and public justice to protect it, anarchy and tyranny commence.

Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people. (from Dissertation on the Canon and the Feudal Law)

Had I been chosen President again, I am certain I could not have lived another year.

Great quotes to inspire, empower and motivate you to live the life of your dreams and become the person you've always wanted to be! When people talk of the freedom of writing, speaking or thinking I cannot choose but laugh. No such thing ever existed. No such thing now exists; but I hope it will exist. But it must be hundreds of years after you and I shall write and speak no more.

We have not fit men for the times.

Always stand on principle...even if you stand alone.