Quote by John Adams (1735-1826)

• Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.

• It must be felt that there is no national security but in the nation's humble acknowledged dependence upon God and His overruling providence.

• 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.

• There are two types of education. One should teach us how to make a living, And the other how to live.

• We're in a war, dammit! We're going to have to offend somebody!

• 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.