Quote by: John Adams

Daughter! Get you an honest Man for a Husband, and keep him honest. No matter whether he is rich, provided he be independent. Regard the Honour and moral Character of the Man more than all other Circumstances. Think of no other Greatness but that of the soul, no other Riches but those of the Heart. An honest, Sensible humane Man, above all the Littlenesses of Vanity, and Extravagances of Imagination, labouring to do good rather than be rich, to be usefull rather than make a show, living in a modest Simplicity clearly within his Means and free from Debts or Obligations, is really the most respectable Man in Society, makes himself and all about him the most happy.


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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