Quote by John Adams

Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.

Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious peo

Summary

This quote, attributed to John Adams, suggests that the United States Constitution is designed to be effective and suitable for a society grounded in moral values and religion. Adams suggests that the fundamental principles underlying the Constitution rely on the presence of these characteristics in the people. Without a moral and religious foundation, the Constitution may prove to be insufficient in adequately governing a society. In essence, the quote highlights the importance of ethics and faith in the successful functioning of a constitutional government.

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