Abigail Adams Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Abigail Adams quotes, Abigail Adams sayings, and Abigail Adams proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence. Abigail Adams
Indolence created first an apathy, and apathy crept on until all that was estimable and praiseworthy in man, was sunk into torpor, like waters that stagnate when they cease to flow Abigail Adams
Every virtuous example has powerful impressions in early youth. Many years of vice and vicious examples do not erase from the mind seeds sown in early life. They take a deep root, and tho often crop'd will spring again. Abigail Adams
The man who voluntarily lives as a Bachelor deprives himself of one great end of his being, Social happiness. Abigail Adams
Most old bachelors...become nearly useless. Abigail Adams
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
Moderation and judgment, prudence and description go hand in hand. Abigail Adams
Moderation in all things is conducive to human happiness, tho this is a maxim little heeded by youth whether their pursuits are of a sensual, or a more refined and elevated kind. Abigail Adams
In moderation of enjoyment consists the most perfect felicity of the humane mind and there is a certain point which I term tranquility, beyond which is disgust or pain— and I know from experience that sudden and excessive joy will produce tears sooner than laughter. Abigail Adams
To your parents you owe love, reverence, and obedience to all just and equitable commands. Abigail Adams
There is no music sweeter in the ears of parents, than the well-earned praises of their children. Abigail Adams