All great expression, which on a superficial survey seems so easy as well as so simple, furnishes after a while, to the faithful observer, its own standard by which to appreciate it.
Margaret FullerThe man of science dissects the statement, verifies the facts, and demonstrates connection even where he cannot its purpose.
Margaret FullerThe character and history of each child may be a new and poetic experience to the parent, if he will let it.
Margaret FullerWhen the intellect and affections are in harmony; when intellectual consciousness is calm and deep; inspiration will not be confounded with fancy.
Margaret FullerOur friends should be our incentives to right, but not only our guiding, but our prophetic, stars. To love by right is much, to love by faith is more; both are the entire love, without which heart, mind, and soul cannot be alike satisfied. We love and ought to love one another, not merely for the absolute worth of each, but on account of a mutual fitness of temporary character.
Margaret Fuller