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In politics the middle way is none at all
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"In politics the middle way is none at all"

- John Adams

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John Adams was a Founding Father of the United States and the 2nd President of the United States. In this quote, he is referring to the concept of compromise in politics. He is stating that when it concerns politics, there is no happy medium. Compromise is not a choice, and one need to take a side and stand by it. Adams was a strong believer in the power of democracy and the value of defending what one thinks in. He thought that compromise suggested weakness which it would cause a lack of development. He was a company believer in the power of individuals and the importance of defending what is right. Adams was a strong supporter for the power of individuals and the value of defending what is right. He thought that compromise suggested weak point which it would cause a lack of progress. Adams was a company follower in the power of democracy and the importance of defending what one believes in. He thought that compromise was not an option which one must take a side and stand by it.

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John Adams This quote is written / told by John Adams between October 30, 1735 and July 4, 1826. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 35 other quotes.

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