There is small danger of being starved in our land of plenty; but the danger of being stuffed is imminent.

It requires but a few threads of hope, for the heart that is skilled in the secret, to weave a web of happiness.

Americans have two ardent passions; the love of liberty, and love of distinction.

In this age of innovation perhaps no experiment will have an influence more important on the character and happiness of our society than the granting to females the advantages of a systematic and thorough education.

the engrossing pursuit of Americans is wealth.

There are few sensations more painful, than, in the midst of deep grief, to know that the season which we have always associated with mirth and rejoicing is at hand.

Oh, wondrous power! how little understood, Entrusted to the mother's mind alone, To fashion genius, form the soul for good, Inspire a West, or train a Washington.