Subject the material world to the higher ends by understanding it in all its relations to daily life and action.

A political place with no power, only influence, is not to my taste.

It is cowardly to fly from natural duties and take up those that suit our taste or temperament better; but it is also unwise to take an exaggerated view of personal duties, which shuts out the proper care of the mind and body entrusted to us.

The most conventional customs cling to the table. Farmers who wouldn't drive a horse too hard expect pie three times a day.

You cannot make women contented with cooking and cleaning and you need not try.

New England is the home of all that is good and noble with all her sternness and uncompromising opinions.

I wish the women's rights folks would be more sensible. I think women have a great deal to learn, before they are fit to vote.