War is the science of destruction. John Abbott destructionsciencewar Change image and share on social
I hate politics and what are considered their appropriate measures. I hate notoriety, public meetings, public speeches, caucuses and everything that I know of which is apparently the necessary incident of politics - except doing public work to the best of my ability. John Abbott abilityapparentlycaucus share on social
Every man's ability may be strengthened or increased by culture. John Abbott abilitycultureincrease Change image and share on social
'How do you know so much about everything?' was asked of a very wise and intelligent man; and the answer was 'By never being afraid or ashamed to ask questions as to anything of which I was ignorant.' John Abbott afraidanswerashamed Change image and share on social