John AdamsLet us tenderly and kindly cherish therefore, the means of knowledge. Let us dare to read, think, speak, and write .
About This Quote
To “tenderly and kindly cherish therefore, the means of knowledge” is a call to make sure we do not lose our ability to read and think. We must keep reading and thinking. When we lose our ability to read and think then we lose our ability to be leaders. To be leaders, we must read and think about what needs to be done today as well as tomorrow.
We must wisely use the means of knowledge to move forward. All those who struggle for freedom will meet with their greatest success when they can intelligently use the means of knowledge.
Source: The Works Of John Adams, Second President Of The United States
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