If a test of civilization be sought, none can be so sure as the condition of that half of society over which the other half has power.
Harriet MartineauIt is my deliberate opinion that the one essential requisite of human welfare in all ways is scientific knowledge of human nature.
Harriet MartineauThe clergy complain of the enormous spread of bold books, from the infidel tract to the latest handling of the miracle question.
Harriet MartineauLaws and customs may be creative of vice; and should be therefore perpetually under process of observation and correction: but laws and customs cannot be creative of virtue: they may encourage and help to preserve it; but they cannot originate it.
Harriet Martineau