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Fear is the foundation of most governments. ↗

— John Adams

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The essence of a free government consists in an effectual control of rivalries. ↗

— John Adams

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I always consider the settlement of America with reverence and wonder, as the opening of a grand scene and design in providence, for the illumination of the ignorant and the emancipation of the slavish part of mankind all over the earth. ↗

— John Adams

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While all other sciences have advanced, that of government is at a standstill - little better understood, little better practiced now than three or four thousand years ago. ↗

— John Adams

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Every dogma, every philosophic or theological creed, was at its inception a statement in terms of the intellect of a certain inner experience. ↗

— Felix Adler

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I certainly think that 10 to 20 years from now, clearly the majority of veterinarians will be women. ↗

— Richard Adams

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I am highly offended by the total lack of acknowledgement of my contribution to Laker success. ↗

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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In a typical history book, black Americans are mentioned in the context of slavery or civil rights. There's so much more to the story. ↗

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Political development should start at the grassroots. ↗

— King Abdullah II

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My biggest accomplishment has been making a transition from athlete to author. ↗

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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