John Quincy Adams

Westward the star of empire takes its way.

Westward the star of empire takes its way.

. . . 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.

All rising to great place is by a winding stair.

All rising to great place is by a winding stair.

Not stones, nor wood, nor the art of artisans make a state; but
where men are who know how read more

Not stones, nor wood, nor the art of artisans make a state; but
where men are who know how to take care of themselves, these are
cities and walls.

This is the last of earth! I am content.

This is the last of earth! I am content.