“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.”
Quote by Paul C. Nagel
Work
John Quincy Adams: A Public Life, a Private Life
Browse quotes and source details for this work. more
Author
You May Also Like
Source: Slaying Dragons: Quotes, Poetry, & a Few Short Stories for Every Day of the Year
Source: MaddAddam
Source: The Selfish Genie: A Satirical Essay on Altruism
Source: The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln
“No single bad person regards themselves as a bad person.”
Source: The Selfish Genie: A Satirical Essay on Altruism
Source: Did I Mention I Need You?
Source: Hikari Okami: Kitsune Series