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Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.

Abigail Adams

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Abigail Adams
Age: 73 †
Born: 1744
Born: November 22
Died: 1818
Died: October 28
First Lady
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Weymouth
Massachusetts
Abigail Smith
Abigail Smith Adams
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