“Posterity — you will never know how much it has cost the present generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it”
— John Quincy Adams
Simplified Meaning:
The people living now have made a lot of sacrifices to keep future generations free. They hope that those who come after them will value and use that freedom wisely.
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Duty Freedom Future generations Gratitude Legacy Posterity Preservation Responsibility SacrificeFEATURED QUOTES