John Adams Quote with Comments

John Adams Quote

"There is danger from all men.
The only maxim of a free government
ought to be to trust no man living with power
to endanger the public liberty."

by:	John Adams (1735-1826) Founding Father, 2nd US President

Categories:	Civilization, Government, Power, Trust

Reader comments about this quote:

Bingo! -- David L. Rosenthal, Hollywood
-- Mike, NC
-- Anonymous, Reston, VA US
Politicians say "trust ME to run your life". No thank you! I prefer to run my own life. -- Joe, Rochester, MI
-- Mike, Norwalk
Especially look out for altruistic do-gooders who want to protect us from ourselves. -- E Archer, NYC
just like your president -- Anonymous, Penticton BC Canada
-- bvsbsh, usgj

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