“The way to secure liberty is to place it in the people's hands, that is, to give them the power at all times to defend it in the legislature and in the courts of justice.”
Quote by John Adams
Work
The Works of John Adams Vol. 6: Defence of the Constitution IV, Discourses on Davila
The book is the sixth volume of The Works of John Adams, featuring Adams' defense of the Constitution and his analysis of Davila's political ideas. more
Author
John Adams
John Adams, the second President of the United States, was a statesman, diplomat, and writer. Born on October 30, 1735, and died on July 4, 1826, Adams played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. He was one of the drafters of the Declaration of Independence and served as the President from 1789 to 1797. more
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