"I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy." ― John Adams Topic(s): Politics Tags: politics, study More From John Adams "Because power corrupts, society’s demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases." "I always consider the settlement of America with reverence and wonder, as the opening of a grand scene and design in providence, for the illumination of the ignorant and the emancipation of the slavish part of mankind all over the earth." "There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty." More In Politics "The politics of partisanship and the resulting inaction and excuses have paralyzed decision-making, primarily at the federal level, and the big issues of the day are not being addressed, leaving our future in jeopardy."― Michael Bloomberg "Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have."― Winston Churchill "I understand the process of politics and the game of television."― John Sununu