John Quincy Adams (1767 – 1848) was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, and diarist who served as the sixth president of the United States from 1825 to 1829. During his long diplomatic and political career, Adams also served as an ambassador, and represented Massachusetts as a United States Senator and as a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was the eldest son of John Adams, who served as the second U.S. president from 1797 to 1801.
Quotes by John Quincy Adams…
Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.
