It is only reasonable to allow the administration of affairs to mothers before their children reach the age prescribed by law at which they themselves can be responsible. But that father would have reared them ill who could not hope that in their maturity they would have more wisdom and competence than his wife.

Every man has within himself the entire human condition

It's not victory if it doesn't end the war.

... whoever believes anything esteems that it is a work of charity to persuade another of it.

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

Indeed, there is no such thing as an altogether ugly woman — or altogether beautiful.

My home...It is my retreat and resting place from wars, I try to keep this corner as a haven against the tempest outside, as I do another corner in my soul.