Henry Adams (1838-1918)

Henry Brooks Adams (1838-1918)

Henry Brooks Adams (February 16, 1838 – March 27, 1918; normally called Henry Adams) was an American journalist, historian, academic and novelist. He is best known for his autobiographical book, The Education of Henry Adams. He was a member of the Adams political family.

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Quotes

Eternity

@ A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell, where his influence stops.
Ch. 20.

Friendship·Friend

¶ A friend in power is a friend lost. [The Education of Henry Adams (1907) Ch. 7.]

¶ Friends are born, not made. [The Education of Henry Adams (1907) Ch. 7.]

@ All experience is an arch, to build upon. [The Education of Henry Adams (1907) Ch. 6.]

@ Knowledge of human nature is the beginning and end of political education.

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