“All men profess honesty as long as they can. To believe all men honest would be folly. To believe none so is something worse.”
Quote by John Quincy Adams
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Writings of John Quincey Adams
This compilation gathers the extensive written records left by John Quincy Adams throughout his decades-long career in American public service. Encompassing his time as a foreign diplomat, Secretary of State, President, and a post-presidential congressman, the writings include personal diary entries, diplomatic dispatches, speeches, and intimate letters. Together, these documents provide a comprehensive look into early American political history, international relations, and the intellectual life of a prominent American statesman. more
