I say this idea of chokin' folks to death to reform 'em, is where we show the savage in us, which we have brought down from our barbarious ancestors. We have left off the war paint and war whoops, and we shall leave off the hangin' when we get civilized.
Marietta Holleyyou can't set down and stand up at the same time, each situation has its advantages, but you can't be in both places at once ... it can't be did.
Marietta HolleyBut I am a-eppisodin' and a-eppisodin' to a length and depth almost onprecedented and onheard of - and to resoom and go on.
Marietta Holley