Admire and adore the Author of the telescopic universe, love and esteem the work, do all in your power to lessen ill, and increase good, but never assume to comprehend.
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Property is surely a right of mankind as real as liberty.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Property is as fundamental a right as liberty for all individuals.
In this quote, John Adams emphasizes the intrinsic connection between property rights and individual liberty. He argues that just as liberty is an essential part of human existence, so too is the ownership of property, suggesting that the right to own and control one's possessions is vital for the freedom and well-being of mankind.
Themes
PropertyLibertyRightsFreedomMankind
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate on civil liberties, one might quote Adams to emphasize the importance of property rights.
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