The reins of government have been so long slackened, that I fear the people will not quietly submit to those restraints which are necessary for the peace and security of the community. Abigail Adams More Quotes by Abigail Adams More Quotes From Abigail Adams These are the times when a genius wants to live. Abigail Adams genius want Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence. Abigail Adams Great necessities call forth great leaders. Abigail Adams If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we serve? Abigail Adams serve out service mankind