Quote by John Adams
All the perplexities, confusion and distress in America arise, not

All the perplexities, confusion and distress in America arise, not from defects in their Constitution or Confederation, not from want of honor or virtue, so much as from the downright ignorance of the nature of coin, credit and circulation. – John Adams

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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

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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

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If journalism is good, it is controversial, by its nature. – Julian Assange

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Nature is neutral. – Adlai E. Stevenson

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We may brave human laws, but we cannot resist natural ones. – Jules Verne

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Nothing exists from whose nature some effect does not follow. – Baruch Spinoza

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A little man often cast a long shadow. – Italian Proverb

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I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May 43. At this time, the aircraft was completely secret. I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in 42 – even in my position. This aircraft didnt have any priority in design or production. – Adolf Galland

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One cant relive ones life. Forgiveness is not whats difficult ones always too ready to forgive. And it does no good, thats obvious. – Louis-Ferdinand Celine

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President Clinton signed a $10 million deal to write a book by 2003. Isnt that amazing? Yes, and get this, not only that, President Bush signed a $10 million deal to read a book by 2003. – Conan OBrien

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