Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.
ABIGAIL ADAMSI can hear of the brilliant accomplishments of any of my sex with pleasure and rejoice in that liberality of sentiment which acknowledges them.
More Abigail Adams Quotes
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My Dear Son… remember that you are accountable to your Maker for all your words and actions.
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Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands.
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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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We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.
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Heaven grant me that I may thus rejoice in my children, thus see them ornaments to their Country, and blessings to their parents.
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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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When he is wounded, I bleed. {page 262 of John Adams}
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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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My bursting heart must find vent at my pen.
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Some disagreeable circumstances that attend my situation.
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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.
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I hope some future day will bring me the happiness of seeing my family again collected under our own roof, happy in ourselves and blessed in each other.
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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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Humble indeed, when compared to the Palaces you have visited, and the pomp you have been witness to.
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Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could.
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