The mere title of lawyer is sufficient to deprive a man of the public confidence. ... The most innocent and irreproachable life cannot guard a lawyer against the hatred of his fellow citizens.
John Quincy AdamsWhether to the nation or to the state, no service can be or ever will be rendered by a more able or a more faithful public servant.
John Quincy AdamsAbout one-half of the members of Congress are seekers for office at the nomination of the President. Of the remainder, at least one-half have some appointment or favor to ask for their relatives.
John Quincy Adams