The happiness of society is the end of government. – John Adams
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. – John Adams

The happiness of society is the end of government. – John Adams
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. – John Adams
Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak. – John Adams
If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we serve? – John Adams