His life has been in some respects sui generis; and I venture the opinion that, generally, when his course has differed most from the politicians opposed to him, it has tended most to the advancement of the public good.
Quincy asserts that Adams' unique approach often aligned with the greater good, despite political opposition.
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May the Ruler of the universe preserve you from such degradation! 'Freedom!
The argument for the annexation, or reännexation, of Texas is as gross an imposture as ever was palmed upon the credulity of an honest people.
Adams replied: "I have no hesitation to say I hold that act unconstitutional and void.
Though conscious, being then in his seventy-eighth year, that he stood on the threshold of human life, he sought no relaxation from duty, no exemption from its performance.
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