The great problem of legislation is, so to organize the civil government of a community... That in the operation of human institutions upon social action, self-love and social may be made the same.

John Quincy Adams

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Adams, John Quincy. "Society and Civilization." The American Review, July 1845.

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A quote by John Quincy Adams about purpose of government: “The great problem of legislation is, so to organize the civil…”

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