To read a book, to think it over, and to write out notes is a useful exercise; a book which will not repay some hard thought is not worth publishing.

I am always the better for open-air breathing, and was certainly meant for the wandering life of the Indian.

There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.

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

Do not look at stars as bright spots only. Try to take in the vastness of the universe.

The world of learning is so broad, and the human soul is so limited in power!

It is sad to see a woman sacrificing the ties of the affections even to do good.