“I fear that in every assembly, members will obtain an influence by noise, not sense. By meanness, not greatness. By ignorance, not learning. By contracted hearts, not large souls … There is one thing, my dear sir, that must be attempted and most sacredly observed or we are all undone. There must be decency and respect, and veneration introduced for persons of authority of every rank, or we are undone. In a popular government, this is the only way.” John Adams
Among amazing aspects of tea cultivation, smuggling, etc., the Boston Harbour* dumping is not high on list. Weak tea. On the subject: For All the Tea in China, Espionage, Empire and the Secret Formula for the World's Favourite Drink by Sarah Rose With bonus: Clipper ships
