The best Quotes by Abigail Adams

Abigail Adams (née Smith; November 22, 1744 – October 28, 1818) was the wife and closest advisor of John Adams, as well as the mother of John Quincy Adams. She was a founder of the United States, and was both the first second lady and second first lady of the United States, although such titles were not used at the time. She and Barbara Bush are the only two women to have been married to U.S. presidents and to have been the mothers of other U.S. presidents.

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

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Great necessities call out great virtues.

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.

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.