Camille

“You couldn’t keep your mouth shut? I’m calling you Glitterhair from now on. Or Talksalot.”
― Cinda Williams Chima, The Exiled Queen

“Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives. - John Adams”
― David McCullough, John Adams

“Just remember who you are... The world will try to change you into someone else. Don't let them. That's the best advice anyone can give you.”
― Cinda Williams Chima, The Warrior Heir

“According to Adams, Jefferson proposed that he, Adams, do the writing [pf the Declaration of Independence], but that he declined, telling Jefferson he must do it.

Why?" Jefferson asked, as Adams would recount.

Reasons enough," Adams said.

What can be your reasons?"

Reason first: you are a Virginian and a Virginian ought to appear at the head of this business. Reason second: I am obnoxious, suspected and unpopular. You are very much otherwise. Reason third: You can write ten times better than I can.”
― David McCullough, John Adams