When economic power became concentrated in a few hands, then political power flowed to those possessors and away from the citizens, ultimately resulting in an oligarchy or tyranny.
Power always thinks... that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws. - John Adams
Power always thinks... that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws.
- John Adams
Always stand on principle even if you stand alone. - John Adams
Always stand on principle even if you stand alone.
But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever. - John Adams
But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.
Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide. - John Adams
Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.
The destiny of America is to carry the gospel of Jesus Christ to all men everywhere. - John Adams
The destiny of America is to carry the gospel of Jesus Christ to all men everywhere.
The true source of our sufferings has been our timidity. - John Adams
The true source of our sufferings has been our timidity.
There are two ways to conquer and enslave a country. One is by the sword. The other is by debt. - John Adams
There are two ways to conquer and enslave a country. One is by the sword. The other is by debt.
Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other. - John Adams
Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.
Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for profit, honor, or priv… - John Adams
Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for profit, honor, or priv…
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