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"Statesmen, my dear Sir, may plan and speculate for liberty, but it is religion and morality alone, which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand. The only foundation of a free Constitution is pure virtue, and if this cannot be inspired into our People in a greater Measure than they have it now, they may change their rulers and the forms of government, but they will not obtain a lasting liberty."
![]() By: | ![]() John Adams (more quotes by John Adams or books by/about John Adams) |
![]() | ![]() (1735-1826) Founding Father, 2nd US President |
![]() Source: | ![]() letter to Zabdiel Adams, 21 June 1776, (Reference: Our Sacred Honor, Bennett (371)) |
![]() Kindle Source: | ![]() letter to Zabdiel Adams, 21 June 1776 |
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