Practical Quotations » Principle

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:10:26 +0000

We all agree in the obligation of the moral principles of Jesus and nowhere will they be found delivered in greater purity than in His discourses.

Samuel Adams

Samuel Adams — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:26:54 +0000

A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy.

John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:07:40 +0000

The inconsistency of the institution of domestic slavery with the principles of the Declaration of Independence was seen and lamented by all the southern patriots of the Revolution.

John Adams

John Adams — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:01:53 +0000

Statesmen, my dear sir, may plan and speculate for liberty, but it is religion and morality alone which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand.