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I have examined all religions, and the result is that the Bible is the best book in the world.

John Adams

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John Adams
Age: 90 †
Born: 1735
Born: October 19
Died: 1826
Died: July 4
2Nd U.S. President
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Had I been chosen President again, I am certain I could not have lived another year.
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[I] never understood [what a republican government was and] I believe no other man ever did or ever will.
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I Pray Heaven to bestow the best of blessing on this house, and on ALL that shall hereafter inhabit it. May none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof!
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