Henry Adams

1838 - 1918 *

American historian, famous for his autobiographical critique of Western civilization and culture

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Yesterday the greatest question was decided which ever was debated in America; and a greater perhaps never was, nor will be, decided among men. A resolution was passed without one dissenting colony, that those United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States. -- Letter to Mrs. Adams, July 3, 1776.

John Adams

The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore. -- Letter to Mrs. Adams, July 3, 1776.

John Adams

Think of your forefathers! Think of your posterity! -- Speech at Plymouth, Dec. 22, 1802.

John Quincy Adams

In charity to all mankind, bearing no malice or ill-will to any human being, and even compassionating those who hold in bondage their fellow-men, not knowing what they do. -- Letter to A. Bronson. July 30, 1838.

John Quincy Adams

This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe,
For Freedom only deals the deadly blow;
Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade,
For gentle peace in Freedom's hallowed shade. -- Written in an Album, 1842.

John Quincy Adams

This is the last of earth! I am content. -- His Last Words, Feb. 21, 1848.

John Quincy Adams

Nearer, my God, to Thee!
Nearer to Thee!
E'en though it be a cross
That raiseth me,
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer, my God, to Thee!
Nearer to Thee! -- Nearer, my God, to Thee.

Sarah Flower Adams

He sendeth sun, he sendeth shower,
Alike they're needful to the flower;
And joys and tears alike are sent
To give the soul fit nourishment.
As comes to me or cloud or sun,
Father! thy will, not mine, be done. -- He sendeth Sun, he sendeth Shower.

Sarah Flower Adams

Once have a priest for enemy, good bye
To peace. -- Vivia Perpetua. Act iii. Sc. ii.

Sarah Flower Adams

It would be superfluous in me to point out to your Lordship that this is war. -- Despatch to Earl Russell. Sept. 5, 1863.

Charles Francis Adams

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