I think every individual, and every society, is perfected just in proportion to the combination, and cooperation, of masculine and feminine elements of character. He is the most perfect man who is affectionate as well as intellectual; and she is the most perfect woman who is intellectual as well as affectionate. Every art and science becomes more interesting, viewed both from the masculine and feminine points of view.

An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves.

Genius hath electric power which earth can never tame.

Home - that blessed word, which opens to the human heart the most perfect glimpse of Heaven, and helps to carry it thither, as on an angel's wings.

Work! work! that is my unfailing cure for all troubles.

Childhood itself is scarcely more lovely than a cheerful, kindly, sunshiny old age.

Law is not law, if it violates the principles of eternal justice.