Abigail Adams: [after reviewing John's summary for the defense] John, there's not a person in Boston who doubts your education, your command of language...
John Adams: Oh, dear. You are charming me, Abigail. You never charm me unless what you're about to say is cutting.
Abigail Adams: John, vanity.
John Adams: Vain?
Abigail Adams: You have overburdened your argument with ostentatious erudition. You do not need to quote great men to show you are one.
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