...a revolution of government is the strongest proof that can be given by a people of their virtue and good sense. — John Adams. Founding Father, U.S. president from 1797 to 1801
I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the gloom I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory. I can see that the end is worth more than the means.
There are two types of education. One should teach us how to make a living, And the other how to live.
I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. My sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history, naval architecture, navigation, commerce and agriculture in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry, and porcelain.
It must be felt that there is no national security but in the nation's humble acknowledged dependence upon God and His overruling providence.