Theology in general seems to me a substitution of human ingenuity for divine wisdom.

Theology in general seems to me a substitution of human ingenuity for divine wisdom.

I have never known my husband to approve any act of mine which I myself valued.

God forgive me if I do wrong in following with ardor the strongest instincts of my nature.

Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord: / He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored.

When I behold the passion for ornamentation, and the corresponding power, I feel as if women had so far shown what they are bad for, rather than what they are good for.

Politeness induces morality. Serenity of manners requires serenity of mind.