John Adams Quotations

John Adams (October 30 1735 - July 4, 1826) second president of the United States.
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“People and nations are forged in the fire of adversity.” ~~ John Adams

“There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live.” ~~ John Adams

“Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom.” ~~ John Adams

“You will never be alone with a poet in your pocket.” ~~ John Adams

“I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.” ~~ John Adams to Abigail Adams, May 12, 1780