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.

Much of the work of every life is done in the dark.

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

How utterly are one's best thoughts invaded by this going out in society.

The reason why education is usually so poor among women of fashion is, that it is not needed for the life which they elect to lead.

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.

Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord -