A little of what you call frippery is very necessary towards looking like the rest of the world.

What is the history of mighty kingdoms and nations, but a detail of the ravages and cruelties of the powerful over the weak?

To be good, and do good, is the whole duty of man comprised in a few words.

I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could... That your Sex are Naturally Tyrannical is a Truth so thoroughly established as to admit of no dispute, but such of you as wish to be happy willingly give up the harsh title of Master for the more tender and endearing one of Friend.

Many of our disappointments and much of our unhappiness arise from our forming false notions of things and persons.

My Dear Son... remember that you are accountable to your Maker for all your words and actions.

Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they could.