I've always felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the number of conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the same topic.
Abigail AdamsWell, knowledge is a fine thing, and mother Eve thought so; but she smarted so severely for hers, that most of her daughters have been afraid of it since.
Abigail Adamsposterity who are to reap the blessings will scarcely be able to conceive the hardships and sufferings of their ancestors.
Abigail Adams