What Did John Adams Mean?

Written by Frank Li

Among America’s prominent Founding Fathers, John Adams was perhaps most under-rated. I think he deserves a lot more attention and recognition. Two main reasons:

1. He had the most enduring vision for America, second only to Alexander Hamilton (Vision for America: Alexander Hamilton vs. Thomas Jefferson).
2. He raised a great son in John Quincy Adams, our sixth President.

So, having listened to Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Benjamin Franklin, let’s listen to John Adams, shall we?

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1. Quote #1

The Declaration of Independence I always considered as a theatrical show. Jefferson ran away with all the stage effect of that… and all the glory of it.

He meant: Read: “All Men Are Created Equal,” Really?

2. Quote #2

The History of our Revolution will be one continued Lye from one End to the other.

He meant: Read: American History 2.0.

3. Quote #3

I must not write a word to you about politics, because you are a woman.

He meant: Read: “We the People,” Really?

4. Quote #4

Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.

He meant: Read: End of Democracy?

5. Quote #5

Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.

He meant: Significantly change the Constitution (by reading the image below) or do the impossible: significantly change the country, in terms of race and religion, at least!

6. Quote #6

Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war.

He meant: Three informative readings:

1. 9/11 Attack vs. Pearl Harbor Attack.
2. 9/11: Remembered in America, But Not Understood!
3. The Evil Military-Industrial Complex.

7. Quote #7

While all other sciences have advanced, that of government is at a standstill – little better understood, little better practiced now than three or four thousand years ago.

He meant: Read: Towards an Ideal Form of Government.

8. Quote #8

When people talk of the freedom of writing, speaking or thinking I cannot choose but laugh. No such thing ever existed. No such thing now exists; but I hope it will exist. But it must be hundreds of years after you and I shall write and speak no more.

He meant: Read: Human Rights: Yet Another Big and Fat Western Lie!

9. Quote #9

I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy

He meant: This man has done it right: study engineering, become successful in business, and start writing on politics, in that order! For more, read: My American Dream Has Come True!

10. Quote #10

Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people.

He meant: Please sit back and enjoy the long video below.