Be what you would seem to be - or, if you'd like it put more simply - a house is no home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.
Margaret FullerThe character and history of each child may be a new and poetic experience to the parent, if he will let it.
Margaret FullerIt does not follow because many books are written by persons born in America that there exists an American literature. Books which imitate or represent the thoughts and life of Europe do not constitute an American literature. Before such can exist, an original idea must animate this nation and fresh currents of life must call into life fresh thoughts along the shore.
Margaret FullerThe man of science dissects the statement, verifies the facts, and demonstrates connection even where he cannot its purpose.
Margaret Fuller