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.' Abigail Adams convincecreaturecry Change image and share on social
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. Abigail Adams attentionbindcare Change image and share on social
Arbitrary power is like most other things which are very hard, very liable to be broken. Abigail Adams arbitrarybreakhard Change image and share on social
If we mean to have heroes, statesmen and philosophers, we should have learned women. Abigail Adams herolearnphilosopher Change image and share on social
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. Abigail Adams conflictdirectlyentertain Change image and share on social
Great necessities call out great virtues. Abigail Adams callgreatnecessity Change image and share on social
We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them. Abigail Adams actioncorrespondhigh Change image and share on social
If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we serve? Abigail Adams liemankindserve Change image and share on social
A little of what you call frippery is very necessary towards looking like the rest of the world. Abigail Adams callfripperyrest Change image and share on social
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 actionbeginbustle Change image and share on social
