Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.
John AdamsThe right of a nation to kill a tyrant in case of necessity can no more be doubted than to hang a robber, or kill a flea.
John AdamsWe should begin by setting conscience free. When all men of all religions shall enjoy equal liberty, property, and an equal chance for honors and power we may expect that improvements will be made in the human character and the state of society.
John Adams