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The Hebrews have done more to civilize men than any other nation.

The Hebrews have done more to civilize men than any other nation. If I were an atheist, and believed blind eternal fate, I should still believe that fate had ordained the Jews to be the most essential instrument for civilizing the nations. – John Adams

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As much as I converse with sages and heroes, they have very little of my love and admiration. I long for rural and domestic scene, for the warbling of birds and the prattling of my children. – John Adams

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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. – John Adams

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Because power corrupts, societys demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases. – John Adams

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Evil men have no songs. How is it that the Russians have songs? – Friedrich Nietzsche

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There is nothing wrong with men possessing riches. The wrong comes when riches possess men. – Billy Graham

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An American monkey, after getting drunk on brandy, would never touch it again, and thus is much wiser than most men. – Charles Darwin

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Im supposed to have a Ph.D. on the subject of women. But the truth is Ive flunked more often than not. Im very fond of women I admire them. But, like all men, I dont understand them. – Frank Sinatra

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