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Abigail Adams quotes

American First Lady December 22, 1744 – October 28, 1818

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Abigail Adams quote: "Arbitrary power is like most other things which are very hard,..."
Arbitrary power is like most other things which are very hard, very liable to be broken. Abigail Adams
I've always felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the number of conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the same topic. Abigail Adams
I am more and more convinced that man is a dangerous creature and that power, whether vested in many or a few, is ever grasping, and like the grave, cries, 'Give, give.' Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams quote: "My Dear Son... remember that you are accountable to your Maker..."
My Dear Son... remember that you are accountable to your Maker for all your words and actions. Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams quote: "posterity who are to reap the blessings will scarcely be able..."
posterity who are to reap the blessings will scarcely be able to conceive the hardships and sufferings of their ancestors. Abigail Adams
If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice, or representation. Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams quote: "Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with..."
Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence. Abigail Adams
But let no person say what they would or would not do, since we are not judges for ourselves until circumstances call us to act. Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams quote: "Great necessities call out great virtues."
Great necessities call out great virtues. Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams quote: "Its never to late to get back on your feet though we wont live..."
Its never to late to get back on your feet though we wont live forever make sure you accomplish what you were put here for Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams quote: "My bursting heart must find vent at my pen."
My bursting heart must find vent at my pen. Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams quote: "A little of what you call frippery is very necessary towards..."
A little of what you call frippery is very necessary towards looking like the rest of the world. Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams quote: "The habits of a vigorous mind are born in contending with..."
The habits of a vigorous mind are born in contending with difficulties. Abigail Adams
It is to me a most affecting thing to hear myself prayed for, in particular as I do every day in the week, and disposes me to bear with more composure, some disagreeable circumstances that attend my situation. Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams quote: "We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that..."
We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them. Abigail Adams

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