John Adams Quote

Quote from John Adams,

"Fear is the foundation of most governments; but it is so sordid and brutal a passion, and renders men in whose breasts it predominates so stupid and miserable, that Americans will not be likely to approve of any political institution which is founded on it."

By:	John Adams (more quotes by John Adams or books by/about John Adams)
	(1735-1826) Founding Father, 2nd US President
Source:	Thoughts on Government, 1776
Categories:	America, Fear, Government, Oppression, Safety, Security, Statism, Terrorism
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