Abigail Adams Quotes

First Lady of the United States from 1797 to 1801

Abigail Smith Adams (November 11, 1744 – October 28, 1818) was the wife of John Adams, the second president of the United States, and is retrospectively perceived as the second First Lady of the United States; the term was not coined until after she had died. She was also the mother of John Quincy Adams.

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Alternative Names: Abigail Smith • Abigail Smith Adams

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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.

The habits of a vigorous mind are born in contending with difficulties.

Its never to late to get back on your feet though we wont live forever make sure you accomplish what you were put here for

"From her character in the HBO miniseries: "The art of politics is the art of applying the seat of the britches to the seat of the chair.

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.

It is to me a most affecting thing to hear myself prayed for, in particular as I do every day in the week, and disposes me to bear with more composure, some disagreeable circumstances that attend my situation.

Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance.

Abigail Adams Quotes

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