Vice came in always at the door of necessity, not at the door of inclination.

Why then should women be denied the benefits of instruction? If knowledge and understanding had been useless additions to the sex, God almighty would never have given them capacities.

I hear much of people's calling out to punish the guilty, but very few are concerned to clear the innocent.

Tis very strange men should be so fond of being wickeder than they are.

I have often thought of it as one of the most barbarous customs in the world, considering us as a civilized and a Christian country, that we deny the advantages of learning to women.

Though I don't like the crew, I won't sink the ship. In fact, in time of storm I'll do my best to save it. You see, we are all in this craft and must sink or swim together.

Things as certain as death and taxes, can be more firmly believed.