What an immense power over life is the power of possessing distinct aims.
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps WardA great idea is usually original to more than one discoverer. Great ideas come when the world needs them. Great ideas surround the world's ignorance and press for admission.
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps WardThe literary artist will ... portray what he knows, and little else. Imagination is built upon knowledge, and his dreams will rest upon his facts. He is worth to the world just about what he has learned from it, and no more.
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps WardA perfect marriage is like a pure heart ... those who have it are fit to see God.
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward