Framed John Adams Portrait & Quote "Power always thinks it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws"

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks (not printed on parchment like many of our offerings)
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" H x 18.5" W
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" H x 28" W

Product Details:

"Power always thinks it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws" is a famous John Adams quote and it offers a sharp critique of the self-righteousness that can accompany political or religious authority. This quote comes from a letter John Adams wrote to Thomas Jefferson on February 2, 1816. "Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views, beyond the comprehension of the weak; and that it is doing God's service when it is violating all His laws." This quote is part of Adams' broader commentary on the dangers of unchecked power and the tendency of those in authority to rationalize their actions as divinely sanctioned, even when they are unjust.

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