What I mean by the Muse is that unimpeded clearness of the intuitive powers, which a perfectly truthful adherence to every admonition of the higher instincts would bring to a finely organized human being. It may appear as prophesy or as poesy...should these faculties have free play, I believe they will open up new, deeper and purer sources of joyous inspiration than have as yet refreshed the earth.
Margaret FullerThe character and history of each child may be a new and poetic experience to the parent, if he will let it.
Margaret FullerEverywhere the fatal spirit of imitation, of reference to European standards, penetrates and threatens to blight whatever of original growth might adorn the soil.
Margaret FullerThere is some danger lest there be no real religion in the heart which craves too much daily sympathy.
Margaret Fuller