Error must pass away.

Truth, however unpalatable, or however it may be obscured for a season, must eventually triumph.

The very exertions of its supporters to perpetuate wrong, will but hasten its death.
"Truth, crushed to earth, will rise again; Th' eternal years of God are hers: But Error, wounded, writhes with pain, And dies among her worshippers." Notwithstanding the course Mr.Adams felt himself compelled to pursue led him frequently into collision with a large portion of the Members of the House of Representatives, and caused them sometimes, in the heat of excitement, to forget the deference due his age, his experience, and commanding abilities, yet there was ever a deep, under-current feeling of veneration for him, pervading all hearts.

Those who were excited to the highest pitch of frenzy by his proceedings, could not but admire the singleness of his purpose, and his undaunted courage in discharging his duties.

On all subjects aside from slavery, his influence in the House has never been surpassed.