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The Science of Government it is my Duty to study, more than all other Sciences: the Art of Legislation and Administration and Negotiation, ought to take Place, indeed to exclude in a manner all other Arts. I must study Politicks and War that my sons may have liberty to study Mathematicks and Philosophy. My sons ought to study Mathematicks and Philosophy, Geography, natural History, Naval Architecture, navigation, Commerce and Agriculture, in order to give their Children a right to study Painting, Poetry, Musick, Architecture, Statuary, Tapestry and Porcelaine.   Adams, John

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Source: JOHN ADAMS, letter to Abigail Adams, after May 12, 1780.Adams Family Correspondence, ed. L. H. Butterfield, vol. 3, p. 342 .This letter has not been dated precisely, but appears to have been written after Adamss letter to his wife on May 12, and before one written to her on May 15. · This quote is tagged Uncategorised · Search on Google Books to find all references and sources for this quotation · Help your friends discover QB

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