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Have you ever found in history, one single example of a nation, thoroughly corrupted, that was afterwards restored to virtue? And without virtue there can be no political liberty.

John Adams

I shall have liberty to think for myself without molesting others or being molested myself.

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It's of more importance to community that innocence should be protected than it is that guilt should be punished

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It has been long, very long, a settled opinion in my mind, that there is now, never will be, and never was but one being who can understand the universe.

John Adams

In every society where property exists there will ever be a struggle between rich and poor. Mixed in one assembly, equal laws can never be expected; they will either be made by the member to plunder the few who are rich, or by the influence to fleece the many who are poor.

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A militia law, requiring all men, or with very few exceptions besides cases of conscience, to be provided with arms and ammunition... is always a wise institution, and, in the present circumstances of our country, indispensable.

John Adams

Swim or sink, live or die, survive or perish with my country was my unalterable determination.

John Adams

John Adams

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Born: October 30, 1735

Died: July 4, 1826 (aged 90)

Bio: John Adams was an American lawyer, author, statesman, and diplomat. He served as the second President of the United States, the first Vice President, and as a Founding Father was a leader of American independence from Great Britain.

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