Quote  Category: Unsorted “I can not say that I think you very generous to the Ladies, for whilst you are proclaiming peace and good will to Men, Emancipating all Nations, you insist upon retaining an absolute power over Wives.” - Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818) Letter to John Adams, 1776 - 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.