“Ambition is one of the ungovernable passions of the human heart. The love of power is insatiable and uncontrollable.”
Quote by John Adams
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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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