Men of sense in all ages abhor those customs which treat us only as the vassals of your sex.
ABIGAIL ADAMSMen of sense in all ages abhor those customs which treat us only as the vassals of your sex.
More Abigail Adams Quotes
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There is not any reasoning which can convince me, contrary to my senses, that three is one, and one three.
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To be good, and do good, is the whole duty of man comprised in a few words.
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O, I have read his Heart in his wicked eyes many a time. The very devil is in them.
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The habits of a vigorous mind are formed in contending with difficulties. Great necessities call out great virtues.
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The habits of a vigorous mind are born in contending with difficulties.
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I acknowledge myself a unitarian
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The reins of government have been so long slackened, that I fear the people will not quietly submit to those restraints which are necessary for the peace and security of the community.
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Every object is beautiful in motion; a ship under sail, trees gently agitated with the wind, and a fine woman dancing, are three instances in point
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I acknowledge myself a unitarian – Believing that the Father alone, is the supreme God, and that Jesus Christ derived his Being, and all his powers and honors from the Father
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How difficult the task to quench the fire and the pride of private ambition, and to sacrifice ourselves and all our hopes and expectations to the public weal!
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I am more and more convinced that man is a dangerous creature.
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May justice and righteousness be the stability of our times, and order arise out of confusion. Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance.
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Great benefit must arise from literary accomplishments in women.
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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.
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When he is wounded, I bleed. {page 262 of John Adams}
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