As a sex, women are habitually indolent; and every thing tends to make them so.

Modesty is the graceful, calm virtue of maturity; bashfulness the charm of vivacious youth.

The more equality there is established among men, the more virtue and happiness will reign in society.

It is the preservation of the species, not of individuals, which appears to be the design of Deity throughout the whole of nature.

The graceful ivy, clasping the oak that supported it, would form a whole in which strength and beauty would be equally conspicuous.

Men and women must be educated, in a great degree, by the opinions and manners of the society they live in.

I begin to love this little creature, and to anticipate his birth as a fresh twist to a knot which I do not wish to untie. Men are spoilt by frankness, I believe, yet I must tell you that I love you better than I supposed I did, when I promised to love you forever....I feel it thrilling through my frame, giving and promising pleasure.