John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
4850 John Quiny Adams 1767-1848 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 4850 |
| AUTHOR: | John Quincy Adams (1767–1848) |
| QUOTATION: | This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For Freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace in Freedom’s hallowed shade. 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Written in an Album, 1842. |
| Note 1. See Sidney, Quotation 1. See Also: John Quincy Adams: Inaugural Address [back] |