Abigail Adams Quotes

Abigail Adams was the First Lady of the United States from 1797 to 1801, as the wife of President John Adams. She was an influential figure in early American history, known for her intelligence, political insights, and advocacy for women's rights. Adams' correspondence and writings provide valuable insights into the political climate of her time.

If we mean to have heroes, statesmen and philosoph... -Abigail Adams

If we mean to have heroes, statesmen and philosophers, we should have learned women.

If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice, or representation.

A little of what you call frippery is very necessa... -Abigail Adams

A little of what you call frippery is very necessary towards looking like the rest of the world.

Well, knowledge is a fine thing, and mother Eve thought so; but she smarted so severely for hers, that most of her daughters have been afraid of it since.

If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of m... -Abigail Adams

If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we serve?

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.

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.

Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sou... -Abigail Adams

Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.

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Emphasizing that acquiring knowledge or skills does not occur randomly or passively, but requires active pursuit, dedication, and persistent effort, highlighting the importance of enthusiasm and hard work in the learning process.

Wisdom and penetration are the fruit of experience, not the lessons of retirement and leisure. Great necessities call out great virtues.

Arbitrary power is like most other things which ar... -Abigail Adams

Arbitrary power is like most other things which are very hard, very liable to be broken.

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.'

Great necessities call out great virtues.

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This quote suggests that in times of significant challenges or urgent needs, extraordinary virtues or qualities arise in response. It implies that when faced with dire circumstances or demanding situations, individuals have the capacity to exhibit exceptional virtues such as courage, resilience, and selflessness.

We have too many high-sounding words, and too few ... -Abigail Adams

We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.

Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they could.

Abigail Adams Quotes

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