…for no matter how lost and soiled and worn-out wandering sons may be, mothers can forgive and forget every thing as they fold them into their fostering arms. Happy the son whose faith in his mother remains unchanged, and who, through all his wanderings, has kept some filial token to repay her brave and tender love.

Simple, genuine goodness is the best capital to found the business of this life upon. It lasts when fame and money fail, and is the only riches we can take out of this world with us.

I like good strong words that mean something.

It is never too early to try and plant [good principles] in a child, and never too late to cultivate them in the most neglected person.

...the love, respect, and confidence of my children was the sweetest reward I could receive for my efforts to be the woman I would have them copy.

Mothers can forgive anything! Tell me all, and be sure that I will never let you go, though the whole world should turn from you.

What do girls do who haven't any mothers to help them through their troubles?