Quote by Abigail Adams
Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands. Rememb

Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they could. – 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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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

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Ive always felt that a persons 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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For it is mutual trust, even more than mutual interest that holds human associations together. Our friends seldom profit us but they make us feel safe. Marriage is a scheme to accomplish exactly that same end. – H. L. Mencken

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Our marriage has always been a 50-50 proposition — with the possible exception of closet space. – Gene Perret

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I believe its a real tedious hostage negotiation to have a marriage be what it is. – Brad Garrett

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I think marriage and athletes is a bad combination. – Dennis Rodman

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