What sort of God would it be, who only pushed from without.

Hatred is active, and envy passive dislike; there is but one step from envy to hate.

We are accustomed to see men deride what they do not understand, and snarl at the good and beautiful because it lies beyond their sympathies

Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking.

The Woman-Soul leadeth us upward and on!

There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action.

It is one of Heaven's best gifts to hold such a dear creature in one's arms.