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Abigail Adams quotes about power

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

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A people fired ... with love of their country and of liberty, a zeal for the public good, and a noble emulation of glory, will not be disheartened or dispirited by a succession of unfortunate events. But like them, may we learn by defeat the power of becoming invincible. Abigail Adams
I desire you would remember the ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they coul? that your sex are naturally tyrannical is a truth so thoroughly established as to admit of no dispute, but such of you as wish to be happy willingly give up the harsh title of master for the more tender and endearing one of friend. Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams quote: "Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands...."
Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they could. Abigail Adams
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 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

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