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
Arbitrary power is like most other things which are very hard, very liable to be broken. – Abigail Adams
Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence. – Abigail Adams
The best thing that ever happened to me is that nothing happened in writing. I ended up working for engineering companies, and thats where I found my material, in the everyday struggle between capitalism and grace. Being broke and tired, you dont come home your best self. – George Saunders