I was wondering if anyone else noticed how much both of these men talk about self-sufficient and not a slave to material things. I found this to be interesting as our society continues on the path of living on credit the same concerns that were held at the
beginning of our nation.
They lived at a different time when people in general were less selfish and self-centered, it seems, and when they had the courage to live moral lives so that peace could exist in America, everyone being responsible for their choices and behavior. I especially liked the passion John Adams had for relationships, (especially for his best friend and their children), and just to be at home on his farm, at peace with himself and the world around him. Ahh, to have a life that was slower, with fewer concerns about keeping up with the Jones. I think people like Adams and Thoreau were great examples of self-sufficiency and being masters of their own circumstances, and not chained to the material things in this world. Great men.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with your comments on these two gentlemen. I have wondered more than once as I have been reading about John Adams how we would be as our President in modern times. You can clearly see that he was an individual completely ahead of those around him.
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