When the unwelcome little unborn shall have seen the light my brain will be lightened, and I shall have a clearer mind. Thank God that even this weary nine months shall come to an end and leave me in possession of my own body and my own soul.

I think nothing is religion which puts one individual absolutely above others, and surely nothing is religion which puts one sex above another.

When I see the elaborate study and ingenuity displayed by women in the pursuit of trifles, I feel no doubt of their capacity for the most herculean undertakings.

As He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free.

I am confirmed in my division of human energies. Ambitious people climb, but faithful people build.

Beneath all differences of doctrine or discipline there exists a fundamental agreement as to the simple, absolute essentials in religion.

Our sons shall not be taken from us to unlearn
 all that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy and patience.