John Quincy Adams

The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in
the history of America. I am read more

The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch 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 the continent
to the other, from this time forward forevermore.

All rising to great place is by a winding stair.

All rising to great place is by a winding stair.

This is the last of earth! I am content.

This is the last of earth! I am content.

You won't realize the distance you've walked until you take a look around and realize how far you've been.

You won't realize the distance you've walked until you take a look around and realize how far you've been.

. . . The manners of women are the surest criterion by which to
determine whether a republican government read more

. . . The manners of women are the surest criterion by which to
determine whether a republican government is practicable in a
nation or not.