Energy is more attractive than beauty in a man.

She preferred imaginary heroes to real ones, because when tired of them, the former could be shut up in the tin kitchen till called for, and the latter were less manageable.

I went [to war] because I couldn't help it. I didn't want the glory or the pay; I wanted the right thing done.

…misfortune was much more interesting to her than good luck.

Don't shut yourself up in a band box because you are a woman, but understand what is going on, and educate yourself to take part in the world's work, for it all affects you and yours.

I think this power of living in our children is one of the sweetest things in the world.

It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.