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.

Let us secure not such books as people want, but books just above their wants, and they will reach up to take what is put out for them.

I had only ordinary capacity but extraordinary persistency.

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

How strange that some people cannot believe in both the Book of Nature and the Book of God.

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