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

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.

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

The Southern character is opposed to haste. Safety is of more worth than speed, and there is no hurry.

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

There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.

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