Memorable Quotes and quotations from Abigail AdamsAbigail Adams US wife of John Adams 1764 (1744 - 1818)Abigail Adams - - Arbitrary power is like most other things which are very hard, very liable to be broken. Abigail Adams - - We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them. Abigail Adams - - Great necessities call forth great leaders. Abigail Adams - - Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence. Abigail Adams - 1780 - Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence. Abigail Adams - letter to John Adams, 1774 - We have too many high sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them. Abigail Adams - letter to her sister, Mary Smith Cranch, 1784 - I begin to think, that a calm is not desirable in any situation in life....Man was made for action and for bustle too, I believe. Abigail Adams - - Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence. Abigail Adams - - Great necessities call out great virtues. |
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