

“It was by ignoring men, and ignoring all small causes, but by closely calculating the tendencies of events and the great forces which were producing logical results.”
― Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
― Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

“If it should be revealed or demonstrated that there is no future state, my advice to every man, woman, and child would be … to take opium.”48”
― First Family: Abigail and John Adams
― First Family: Abigail and John Adams

“My number-one thing with other drummers is I want them to enjoy themselves. Dude, you’re a drummer—you’re the coolest one in the fucking band. Act like you love being there and give me a reason to watch you.”
― Can I Say: Living Large, Cheating Death, and Drums, Drums, Drums
― Can I Say: Living Large, Cheating Death, and Drums, Drums, Drums

“Parents owed their children admonition and discipline, not expressive sentiment.”
― John Quincy Adams: American Visionary
― John Quincy Adams: American Visionary
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