Abigail Adams Quote

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.


Letter to John Adams (27 November 1775)


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...

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...

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...

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...