“The reins of government have been so long slackened, that I fear the people will not quietly submit to those restraints which are necessary for the peace and security of the community.”
Abigail Adams
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“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
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“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.”
Abigail Adams
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“We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.”
Abigail Adams
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“Great necessities call out great virtues.”
Abigail Adams
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“Arbitrary power is like most other things which are very hard, very liable to be broken.”
Abigail Adams
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“Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.”
Abigail Adams
Submitted by Quonation |Category: Learning
