John Adams Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"I shall have liberty to think for myself without molesting others or being molested myself."

by:	John Adams (1735-1826) Founding Father, 2nd US President
Source:	letter to his brother-in-law, Richard Cranch, August 29, 1756, explaining how his independent opinions would create much difficulty in the ministry, in Edwin S Gaustad, Faith of Our Fathers: Religion and the New Nation (1987) p. 88, quoted from Ed and Michael Buckner, "Quotations that Support the Separation of State and Church"
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It is through denominationalism, division by way of "private" interpretation of biblical, historical record, doctrine, the seeds of socialism are sown. " I shall have Liberty to think for myself without molesting others or being molested myself." Sound doctrines of Liberty and Freedom, ring true, and need no private molesting interpretation. Apolitical in stance regardless of others and their affiliations. -- Ronw13, OR
John Adams was absolutely correct, but sadly the likes of ANTIFA (Anti-First Amendment) Mental Amoeba Terrorists do not uphold or support the non-molesting higher principles. -- Mary, MI 1
-- jim k, Austin
If only!! ;-) -- E Archer, NYC