The proof that a philosopher does not know what he is talking about is apt to sadden his followers before it reacts on himself.
Henry AdamsThe work of internal government has become the task of controlling the thousands of fifth-rate men.
Henry Adams[Adams] supposed that, except musicians, everyone thought Beethoven a bore, as every one except mathematicians thought mathematics a bore.
Henry AdamsNo historian can take part with--or against--the forces he has to study. To him even the extinction of the human race should merely be a fact to be grouped with other vital statistics.
Henry Adams