{Needed: a man of character}
In case you didn't know, I am directly related to John Adams. Yep, he is my Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather, and I...am very proud of the fact.
If you haven't read his biography by David McCollough ~ do. It's an incredible read about an incredible man.
This is an excerpt of the book that I love~ a letter to his daughter Nabby, concerning {a subject close to every girl's heart...}
finding a fella.
"Daughter! Get you an honest man for a husband, and keep him honest. No matter whether he is rich, provided he be independent. Regard the honor and moral character of the man more than all other circumstances. Think of no other greatness but that of the soul, no other riches but those of the heart. An honest, sensible, humane man, above all the littleness of vanity and extravagances of imagination, laboring to do good rather than be rich, to be useful rather than make a show, living in modest simplicity clearly within his means and free from debts and obligations, is really the most respectable man in society, makes himself and all about him most happy." ~ John Adams (1797-1801)
Cousin Kaytra! I'm related to John Adams too! This is an exciting discovery, and I love that quote!
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ReplyDeleteYes! Long lost relatives! I knew i wasn't alone in the world. ;)
ReplyDeleteSarah Jayne the only thing i can say is: :D