I would as soon put a girl alone into a closet to meditate as give her only the society of her needle.

Altogether, St. Louis is a growing place, and the West has a large hand and a strong grasp.

I am just learning to notice the different colors of the stars, and already begin to have a new enjoyment.

The love of one's own sex is precious, for it is neither provoked by vanity nor retained by flattery; it is genuine and sincere.

We have a hunger of the mind which asks for knowledge of all around us, and the more we gain, the more is our desire; the more we see, the more we are capable of seeing.

There is something of the same pleasure in noticing the hues of the stars that there is in looking at a flower garden in autumn.

I was a little doubtful about the propriety of going to the Mammoth Cave without a gentleman escort, but if two ladies travel alone they must have the courage of men.