3 John Adams Quotes on Speech

John Adams quotes on speech

47. When people talk of the Freedom of Writing, Speaking, or thinking, I cannot choose but laugh. No such thing ever existed. No such thing now exists; but I hope it will exist. But it must be hundreds of years after you and I shall write and speak no more.

67. The jaws of power are always open to devour, and her arm is always stretched out, if possible, to destroy the freedom of thinking, speaking, and writing.

69. Let us tenderly and kindly cherish therefore, the means of knowledge. Let us dare to read, think, speak, and write.