Life is richly worth living, with its continual revelations of mighty woe, yet infinite hope; and I take it to my breast.
Margaret FullerOnly the dreamer shall understand realities, though in truth his dreaming must be not out of proportion to his waking.
Margaret FullerPlants 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.
Margaret FullerHarmony exists no less in difference than in likeness, if only the same key-note govern both parts.
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 Fuller