Top 26 Quotes By John Adams

Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak.

I must not write a word to you about politics, because you are a woman.

Liberty, according to my metaphysics is a self-determining power in an intellectual agent. It implies thought and choice and power.

Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish with my country.

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

Fear is the foundation of most governments.