John Adams
John Adams (1735–1826) was the second President of the United States, serving from 1797 to 1801, and the first Vice President under George Washington. A Harvard-educated lawyer and Founding Father, he was a leading advocate for independence at the Continental Congress and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War. He is best known for his contributions to political philosophy, his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence, and his presidency during the Quasi-War with France.
“The moment the idea is admitted into society that property is not as sacred as the laws of God and that there is not a force of law and public justice to protect it, anarchy and tyranny commence.”
Source→“He said, 'Property must be secured, or liberty cannot exist.'”
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