John Quincy Adams

All rising to great place is by a winding stair.

All rising to great place is by a winding stair.

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.

This is the last of earth! I am content.

This is the last of earth! I am content.

Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

The die was now cast; I had passed the Rubicon. Swim or sink,
live or die, survive or perish read more

The die was now cast; I had passed the Rubicon. Swim or sink,
live or die, survive or perish with my country was my unalterable
determination.