John Quincy Adams Quotes

Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.

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To furnish the means of acquiring knowledge is ... the greatest benefit that can be conferred upon mankind. It prolongs life itself and enlarges the sphere of existence.

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Occasional war is one of the rigorous instruments in the hands of Providence to give tone to the character of nations.

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America... goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all.

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