National defense is one of the cardinal duties of a statesman, and that there is an obligation to perform such a duty absolutely irrespective of party politics or factional differences.
John AdamsI consider a decent respect for Christianity among the best recommendations for public service.
John AdamsPublic affairs go on pretty much as usual: perpetual chicanery and rather more personal abuse than there used to be.
John Adams. . . Thirteen governments [of the original states] thus founded on the natural authority of the people alone, without a pretence of miracle or mystery, and which are destined to spread over the northern part of that whole quarter of the globe, are a great point gained in favor of the rights of mankind.
John Adams