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  1. A quotation from John Adams

    As I have always been convinced that abuse of Words, has been the great instrument of Sophistry and Chicanery — of party, faction and Division in Society.

    John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
    Letter (1819-03-31) to J. H. Tiffany

    More info about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/36295/


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