It is sad to see a woman sacrificing the ties of the affections even to do good.
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.
Altogether, St. Louis is a growing place, and the West has a large hand and a strong grasp.
I had only ordinary capacity but extraordinary persistency.
There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.
I made observations for three hours last night, and am almost ill today from fatigue; still I have worked all day, trying to reduce the places, and mean to work hard again tonight.