It should be remarked that, as the principle of liberty is better understood, and more nobly interpreted, a broader protest is made in behalf of women. As men become aware that few have had a fair chance, they are inclined to say that no women have had a fair chance.

Next to invention is the power of interpreting invention; next to beauty the power of appreciating beauty.

What concerns me now is that my life be a beautiful, powerful, in a word, a complete life of its kind.

Two persons love in one another the future good which they aid one another to unfold.

It is so true that a woman may be in love with a woman, and a man with a man. It is pleasant to be sure of it, because it is undoubtedly the same love that we shall feel when we are angels.

Plants of great vigor will almost always struggle into blossom, despite impediments. But there should be encouragement, and a free genial atmosphere for those of more timid sort, fair play for each in its own kind.

The use of criticism, in periodical writing, is to sift, not to stamp a work.