To be a good mother, a woman must have sense, and that independence of mind which few women possess who are taught to depend entirely on their husbands. Meek wives are, in general, foolish mothers; wanting their children to love them best, and take their part, in secret, against the father, who is held up as a scarecrow.

Men neglect the duties incumbent on man, yet are treated like demi-gods; religion is also separated from morality by a ceremonial veil, yet men wonder that the world is almost, literally speaking, a den of sharpers or oppressors.

I must be allowed to add some explanatory remarks to bring the subject home to reason-to that sluggish reason, which supinely takes opinions on trust, and obstinately supports them to spare itself the labour of thinking.

The beginning is always today.

True happiness must arise from well-regulated affections, and an affection includes a duty.

The same energy of character which renders a man a daring villain would have rendered him useful in society, had that society been well organized.

I do earnestly wish to see the distinction of sex confounded in society, unless where love animates the behaviour.