Wednesday, April 30, 2008

"In Virginia ... ALL GEESE ARE SWANS" --John Adams

I listen to Books on Tape during my commute. I've gotten through about 25 books so far. I thought I would take this time to learn more about the history of America - so that I would be more prepared as I began touring this part of the country. Currently I am listening to "John Adams"
http://www.amazon.com/John-Adams-David-McCullough/dp/141657588X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209592351&sr=8-1.
It's 26 disks (most are 9-14), though I am enjoying it.
John Adams said "In Virginia - all Geese are Swans". It was mostly directed toward Thomas Jefferson, however he goes on to point out that most of the wealth of the 13 colonies is in Virginia, and people act it.
---Didn't I say something like that in a few posts back?

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