My favorite John Adams quote (used in the play/movie 1776, and also appearing in his diaries)
I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is a disgrace
That two are a law firm
and that three or more are a Congress!
240+ years ago, more or less, and it still seems just as true as ever. Doesn’t it?
America, you’ve lost your way, but you can find it again. You really can.
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