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Famous Quote from John Adams,


"We have no government armed in power capable of contending
with human passions unbridled by morality and religion.
Our Constitution was made only for a religious and moral people.
It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other."


By:

John Adams (more quotes by John Adams or books by/about John Adams)


(1735-1826) Founding Father, 2nd US President

Source:

Oct. 11, 1798; Address to the military

Categories:

Constitution, Government, Honor, Morals, President, Religion, Sovereignty, Virtue

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