The tendency of organization is to kill out the spirit which gave it birth. Organizations do not protect the sacredness of the individual; their tendency is to sink the individual in the mass, to sacrifice his rights, and to immolate him on the altar of some fancied good.

Are we bereft of citizenship because we are mothers, wives and daughters of a mighty people? Have women no country--no interests staked in public weal--no liabilities in common peril--no partnership in a nation's guilt and shame?

I have not placed reading before praying because I regard it more important, but because, in order to pray aright, we must understand what we are praying for.

I recognize no rights but human rights.

The tendency of organization is to kill out the spirit which gave it birth. Organizations do not protect the sacredness of the individual; their tendency is to sink the individual in the mass, to sacrifice his rights, and to immolate him on the altar of some fancied good.

So precious a talent as intellect never was given to be wrapt in a napkin and buried in the earth.

It is through the tongue, the pen, and the press that truth is principally propagated.