Quote  Category: History “History is not a web woven with innocent hands. Among all the causes which degrade and demoralize men, power is the most constant and most active.” - Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818) 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.