"I begin to think, that a calm is not desirable in any situation in life. Man was made for action and for bustle too, I believe"

Abigail Adams is recommending that a life of continuous action and bustle is more effective to a life of calm. She believes that man was developed to be active and to be constantly taken part in meaningful activities. She is implying that a life of inactivity and stagnation is not desirable which it is very important to stay busy and efficient. Adams is promoting for a life of function and action, instead of among complacency and passivity. She is motivating people to take initiative and to strive for development and development. Adams is suggesting that a life of action and bustle is more satisfying and rewarding than a life of calm.