There is not any reasoning which can convince me, contrary to my senses, that three is one, and one three.
ABIGAIL ADAMSThe habits of a vigorous mind are born in contending with difficulties.
More Abigail Adams Quotes
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When he is wounded, I bleed. {page 262 of John Adams}
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The habits of a vigorous mind are born in contending with difficulties.
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These are the times when a genius wants to live.
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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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A little of what you call frippery is very necessary towards looking like the rest of the world.
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When a mind is raised, and animated by scenes that engage the heart, then those qualities which would otherwise lay dormant
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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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To be good, and do good, is the whole duty of man comprised in a few words.
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Dark and sour humours, especially those which have a spice of malevolence in them, are vastly disagreeable. Such men have no music in their souls.
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What is it that affectionate parents require of their Children; for all their care, anxiety, and toil on their accounts? Only that they would be wise and virtuous, Benevolent and kind.
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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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I can hear of the brilliant accomplishments of any of my sex with pleasure and rejoice in that liberality of sentiment which acknowledges them.
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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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Is it possible that he whom no moral obligations bind, can have any real Good Will towards Men?
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Posterity who are to reap the blessings will scarcely be able to conceive the hardships and sufferings of their ancestors.
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