John Adams Quote

There is something very unnatural and odious in a government a thousand leagues off. A whole government of our own choice, managed by persons whom we love, revere, and can confide in, has charms in it for which men will fight.


Letter to Abigail Adams (17 May 1776)


There is something very unnatural and odious in a government a thousand leagues off. A whole government of our own choice, managed by persons whom we ...

There is something very unnatural and odious in a government a thousand leagues off. A whole government of our own choice, managed by persons whom we ...

There is something very unnatural and odious in a government a thousand leagues off. A whole government of our own choice, managed by persons whom we ...

There is something very unnatural and odious in a government a thousand leagues off. A whole government of our own choice, managed by persons whom we ...