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.'

I can hear of the brilliant accomplishments of any of my sex with pleasure and rejoice in that liberality of sentiment which acknowledges them.

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

A people may let a king fall, yet still remain a people, but if a king let his people slip from him, he is no longer a king.

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

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

posterity who are to reap the blessings will scarcely be able to conceive the hardships and sufferings of their ancestors.