If I am to serve as an instrument of deceit, at least let it be with a clear conscience. I do not want to be considered either so affectionate or so loyal a servant as to be found fit to betray anyone.

I want death to find me planting my cabbages, but careless of death, and still more of my unfinished garden.

A strong memory is commonly coupled with infirm judgment.

The same reason that makes us chide and brawl and fall out with any of our neighbors, causeth a war to follow between Princes.

The most useful and honorable science and occupation for a woman is the science of housekeeping. I know some that are miserly, very few that are good managers.

Happiness involves working toward meaningful goals.

I say that male and female are cast in the same mold; except for education and habits, the difference is not great.