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

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

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.

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

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.

Small aids to individuals, large aid to masses.

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.