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1770–1800

Charles Adams, born on May 29, 1770, in Massachusetts, USA, and died on November 30, 1800. He was a politician and diplomat during the American Revolutionary War period and played an important role in the early history of the United States.

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Famous Charles Adams Quotes

“If someone's going to publish a book about addiction, it has to say something new and different. It has to be something we haven't read before. A lot of these books are published because the writing is wonderful. The Frey book has superb writing, and that can be enough to sell a book.”

Ifs Writing Book Different Enough Wonderful Havens Sells Addiction Something New Publish Superb

Author:Charles Adams

“Though tax records are generally looked upon as a nuisance, the day may come when historians will realize that tax records tell the real story behind civilized life. How people were taxed, who was taxed, and what was taxed tell more about a society than anything else. Tax habits could be to civilization what sex habits are to personality. They are basic clues to the way a society behaves.”

Source: For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization

“The essence of good advertising is not to inspire hope, but to create greed.”

Business Inspire Essence Greed Advertising

Author:Charles Adams

“We can't live without taxes, but we sure would like to have good ones.”

Taxes

Author:Charles Adams

About the Author

Born: May 29, 1770
Died: November 30, 1800
Known for: 1770–1800
Quotes: 4

Books & Sources

For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of CivilizationRelated source material

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