We Must Study the Hard Things So Our Children Can Enjoy the Finer Things

I must study politics and war, that my sons may have the liberty to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history, and naval architecture, navigation, commerce, and agriculture, in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry and porcelain.

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An eloquent quote from John Adams in a letter to his wife.

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The Book of Abigail and John

Books, Brochures, and Chapters>Book: Adams , John and Adams, Abigail (2002-09-27), The Book of Abigail and John, UPNE, Retrieved on 2013-10-24

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