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

Abigail Adams
Also known as: Abigail Smith Adams, Abigail Smith
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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 …

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