“John Quincy Adams' depression was treated by his aunt with some reliable remedies, first sleep and then compassion. She said, " He was half cared for by having someone to care for him.” EmotionCompassionAnxietyMinistrySelf CarePositive Regard Book:John Quincy Adams: A Public Life, a Private Life Source: John Quincy Adams: A Public Life, a Private Life
“The author points out that, with life in provincial Washington difficult for those not of independent means, Adams and his wife undervalued the social connections that others found vital. They often made an impression as distant and prideful.” RelationshipsEmpathyMinistryEvangelism Book:John Quincy Adams: A Public Life, a Private Life Source: John Quincy Adams: A Public Life, a Private Life