Quote by: Henry Adams

Washington was no politician as we understand the word," replied Ratcliffe abruptly. "He stood outside of politics. The thing couldn't be done today. The people don't like that sort of royal airs.


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Author Bio


  • NameHenry Adams
  • Descriptionjournalist, historian, academic, novelist
  • AliasesHenry Brooks Adams
  • BornFebruary 16, 1838
  • DiedMarch 27, 1918
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionJournalist; Novelist; Historian Of Modern Age; Historian; Writer
  • AwardsPulitzer Prize For Biography Or Autobiography