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Quotes by John Quincy Adams
In charity to all mankind, bearing no malice or ill-will to any human being, and even compassionating those who hold in bondage their fellow-men, not knowing what they do.— filed under Charity
S. This is the last of earth! I am content.— filed under Abd-El-Kader
This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade.— filed under Peace
"Man wants but little here below Nor wants that little long," 'Tis not with me exactly so; But 'tis so in the song. My wants are many, and, if told, Would muster many a score; And were each wish a mint of gold, I still should long for more.— filed under Wishes
Think of your forefathers! Think of your posterity!— filed under Posterity
*** The manners of women are the surest criterion by which to determine whether a republican government is practicable in a nation or not. C.— filed under Government
The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It Assassination has never changed the history ❘ ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore.— filed under Holidays