Quote by: John Adams

You tell me that you sometimes view the dark side of your Diana, and there no doubt you discover many Spots which I rather wish were erased, than conceal'd from you. Do not judge by this, that your opinion is an indifferent thing to me, (were it so, I should look forward with a heavey Heart,) but it is far otherways, for I had rather stand fair there, and be thought well of by Lysander than by the greater part of the World besides. I would fain hope that those faults which you discover, proceed more, from a wrong Head, than a bad Heart. E'er long May I be connected with a Friend from whose Example I may form a more faultless conduct, and whose benevolent mind will lead him to pardon, what he cannot amend.


Share this:  

Author Bio


  • NameJohn Adams
  • DescriptionAmerican politician, 2nd president of the United States (in office from 1797 to 1801)
  • BornOctober 19, 1735
  • DiedJuly 4, 1826
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionLawyer; Politician; Diplomat