The especial genius of women I believe to be electrical in movement, intuitive in function, spiritual in tendency.
Margaret FullerIn order that she may be able to give her hand with dignity, she must be able to stand alone.
Margaret FullerDrudgery is as necessary to call out the treasures of the mind, as harrowing and planting those of the earth.
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