The last thing it [government] ought to do is to ground its proceedings on the ignorance of the people, - to yield them that which they will hereafter despise the donors for granting them.
Harriet MartineauKeep innocency, and take heed unto the thing that is right, for that shall bring a man peace at the last.
Harriet MartineauThe progression of emancipation of any class usually, if not always, takes place through the efforts of individuals of that class.
Harriet MartineauAs new discoveries are causing all-penetrating physical lights so to abound as that, as has been said, we shall soon not know where in the world to get any darkness, so our new facilities for every sort of communication work to reduce privacy much within its former limits.
Harriet Martineau