Charles Francis Adams, Sr. Quotes

• More than all, and above all, [George] Washington was master of himself. If there be one quality more than another in his character which may exercise a useful control over the men of the present hour, it is the total disregard of self when in the most elevated positions for influence and example.

  Charles Francis Adams, Sr.

  Character, Exercise, Men

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• In this country men seem to live for action as long as they can and sink into apathy when they retire.

  Charles Francis Adams, Sr.

  Country, Retirement, Long

  Diary entry, April 15, 1836.

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• El fracaso parece ser considerado como el único crimen imperdonable, el éxito como la virtud que todo lo redime, la adquisición de riqueza como el único objetivo digno de la vida. Hace diez años, revelaciones como las del ferrocarril de Erie habrían causado escalofríos en la comunidad y habrían estigmatizado a todo hombre que hubiera tenido que hacerlas. Ahora simplemente incitan a otros a superarse con atropellos aún más audaces y combinaciones más corruptas.

  Charles Francis Adams, Sr.

  Men, Years, Community

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• All equally see in the convulsion in America an era in the history of the world, out of which must come in the end a general recognition of the right of mankind to the produce of their labor and the pursuit of happiness.

  Charles Francis Adams, Sr.

  Pursuit Of Happiness, America, World

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• It is so very easy and so very pleasant, too, to read only books which lead to nothing, light and interesting books, and the more the better, that it is almost as difficult to wean ourselves from it as from the habit of chewing tobacco to excess, or of smoking the whole time, or of depending for stimulus upon tea or coffee or spirits.

  Charles Francis Adams, Sr.

  Coffee, Book, Light

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