Landmark Baptist

Hello all,

I recently read a biography on the life of John Adams our 2nd President. A particular quote stood out to me in this book and I thought it timely for today. I wish it could be read to our Congress and current President. Here it is:

This was late in his life; it was part of a letter written to a grandson in his 20’s:

“Have you considered the meaning of that word “worthy”? Weigh it well…. I had rather you should be worthy possessors of one thousand pounds honestly acquired by your own labor and industry, than of ten millions by banks and tricks. I should rather you be worthy shoemakers than secretaries of states or treasury acquired by libels in newspapers. I had rather you should be worthy makers of brooms and baskets than unworthy presidents of the United States procured by intrigue, factious slander and corruption.”