Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society. – John Adams
Because power corrupts, societys demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases. – John Adams
I request that they may be considered in confidence, until the members of Congress are fully possessed of their contents, and shall have had opportunity to deliberate on the consequences of their publication; after which time, I submit them to your wisdom. – John Adams
I Pray Heaven to Bestow The Best of Blessing on THIS HOUSE, and on All that shall hereafter Inhabit it. May none but Honest and Wise Men ever rule under This Roof! – John Adams