The Only Misfortune Of It
"...is that Mr. Jefferson's sayings are never well digested, often extravagant, and never consistently pursued." John Adams
The only misfortune of it is that Mr. Jefferson's sayings are never well digested, often extravagant, and never consistently pursued. He has not a clear head, and never pursues any question through. His ambition and his cunning are the only steady qualities in him. His imagination and ambition are too strong for his reason.
John Adams
clipped December 19, 2004
Collection: American History