The power of generalizing ideas, of drawing comprehensive conclusions from individual observations, is the only acquirement, for an immortal being, that really deserves the name of knowledge.

It appears to me impossible that I should cease to exist, or that this active, restless spirit, equally alive to joy and sorrow, should be only organized dust.

Some women govern their husbands without degrading themselves, because intellect will always govern.

Why is our fancy to be appalled by terrific perspectives of a hell beyond the grave?

Women have seldom sufficient employment to silence their feelings; a round of little cares, or vain pursuits frittering away all strength of mind and organs, they become naturally only objects of sense.

It is vain to expect virtue from women till they are in some degree independent of men.

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