Alvin Adams Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alvin Adams.

Alvin Adams was an American businessman and entrepreneur, born on December 28, 1804. He is best known as the founder of Adams Express Company, one of the largest and most successful express delivery companies in the United States during the 19th century. Adams played a significant role in revolutionizing the transportation and delivery industry, establishing a network of routes and agents across the country. He also served as the president of the New York Chamber of Commerce. Alvin Adams passed away on December 1, 1877, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the business world.

Unfortunately, the attitude of many towards the press, human

Unfortunately, the attitude of many towards the press, humanitarians included and especially government workers, is often one of suspicion, if not outright fear.

Alvin Adams


Appreciate the power of rumor, often malicious, no matter ho

Appreciate the power of rumor, often malicious, no matter how preposterous, within the local populations you are seeking to help.

Alvin Adams

Power

Humanitarian missions are little different from any other pu

Humanitarian missions are little different from any other public enterprise, diplomacy included, which is susceptible of misinterpretation by the public, hence ultimately of failure.

Alvin Adams

Failure