Quote by: John Quincy Adams

To furnish the means of acquiring knowledge is ... the greatest benefit that can be conferred upon mankind. It prolongs life itself and enlarges the sphere of existence.


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  • NameJohn Quincy Adams
  • DescriptionAmerican politician, 6th president of the United States (in office from 1825 to 1829)
  • BornJuly 11, 1767
  • DiedFebruary 23, 1848
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Lawyer; Diplomat