Quote  Category: Unsorted “Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” - Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818) Letter to John Quincy Adams, May 8, 1780 - wife of John Adams, 2nd US president, mother of John Quincy Adams, 6th US pres. Email this quote to a friend! If there is an error in this quote please let us know. Famous Quotes © ® All rights reserved.