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“The manners of women are the surest criterion by which to determine whether a republican government is practicable in a nation or not.”

Quote by John Quincy Adams

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John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams was the 6th President of the United States, born on July 11, 1767, and died on February 28, 1848. He was a prominent statesman, diplomat, and scholar, known for his extensive knowledge and political experience. more

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