“Arbitrary power is like most other things which are very hard, very liable to be broken.”
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Famous Abigail Adams Quotes
Source: Letters of Mrs. Adams: the wife of John Adams
Source: Letters of Mrs. Adams: the wife of John Adams
“The habits of a vigorous mind are born in contending with difficulties.”
“My bursting heart must find vent at my pen.”
Source: The Book of Abigail and John: Selected Letters of the Adams Family, 1762-1784
“To be good, and do good, is the whole duty of man comprised in a few words.”
Source: The Book of Abigail and John: Selected Letters of the Adams Family, 1762-1784
“Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance.”
Source: The Book of Abigail and John: Selected Letters of the Adams Family, 1762-1784
“My Dear Son... remember that you are accountable to your Maker for all your words and actions.”
Source: Letters of Mrs. Adams: the wife of John Adams