Creative Quotations from Abigail Adams (1744-1818) born Nov 11 US first lady; Her prolific letter writing vividly portrayed the life of the young republic.

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Creative Quotations from Abigail Adams (1744-1818) born Nov 11 US first lady; Her prolific letter writing vividly portrayed the life of the young republic.

A little of what you call frippery is very necessary towards looking like the rest of the world.

Great necessities call out great virtues.

sounding words, and too few actions that correspond We have too many high sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.

Wisdom and penetration are the fruit of experience, not the lessons of retirement and leisure.

Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance.

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