I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy…. – John Adams
The preservation of the means of knowledge among the lowest ranks is of more importance to the public than all the property of all the rich men in the country. – John Adams
While all other sciences have advanced, that of government is at a standstill – little better understood, little better practiced now than three or four thousand years ago. – John Adams
Because power corrupts, societys demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases. – John Adams