Nothing is impossible to a determined woman.

You say often you wish a library; here I gif you one; for between these two lids (he meant covers) is many books in one. Read him well, and he will help you much; for the study of character in this book will help you to read it in the world, and paint it with your pen.

Dear me, if men and women would only trust, understand, and help one another as my children do, what a capital place the world would be!

It takes three or four women to get each man into, through, and out of the world.

…it is so much better to work for others than for one's self alone.

books have been my greatest comfort, castle-building a never-failing delight, and scribbling a very profitable amusement.

…that's what old people are here for, — else their experience is of little use.