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

It is always legitimate to wish to rise above one's self, never above others.

Don't you think that the best things are already in view?

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.

Heaven knows what I have not been through with, since I saw you-dust, dirt, dyspepsia, hotels, railroads, prairies, tobacco juice.

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