Who said this quote (#2 for tonight)?

Question

"I am more and more convinced that man is a dangerous creature; and that power, whether vested in many or a few, is ever grasping, and like the grave, cries 'Give, give!'"

Answer 1

Abigail Adams

Wife of President John Adams

Answer 2

Abigail Adams to President John Adams in a letter dated November 27, 1775.

Answer 3

I'm totally certain it wasn't Paris Hilton, cos she only ever coined one quote and as I'm in retail, I know that one off by heart and use it in my business every day:

"Next please"

Danny.

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