The law given from Sinai was a civil and municipal as well as a moral and religious code; it contained many statutes . . . of universal application-laws essential to the existence of men in society, and most of which have been enacted by every nation which ever professed any code of laws.
John Quincy AdamsThe Law given from Sinai was a civil and municipal as well as a moral and religious code.
John Quincy AdamsThe conflict between the principle of liberty and the fact of slavery is coming gradually to an issue. Slavery has now the power, and falls into convulsions at the approach of freedom.
John Quincy AdamsA man's diary is a record in youth of his sentiments, in middle age of his actions, in old age of his reflections.
John Quincy AdamsIt is no slight testimonial, both to the merit and worth of Christianity, that in all ages since its promulgation the great mass of those who have risen to eminence by their profound wisdom and integrity have recognized and reverenced Jesus of Nazareth as the Son of the living God.
John Quincy Adams