That a majority of women do not wish for any important change in their social and civil condition, merely proves that they are the unreflecting slaves of custom.

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The eye of genius has always a plaintive expression, and its natural language is pathos.

The eye of genius has always a plaintive expression, and its natural language is pathos.

Every human being has, like Socrates, an attendant spirit; and wise are they who obey...

Every human being has, like Socrates, an attendant spirit; and wise are they who obey...

Misfortune is never mournful to the soul that accepts it; for such do always see...

Misfortune is never mournful to the soul that accepts it; for such do always see...

Belief in oneself is one of the most important bricks in building any successful venture.

Belief in oneself is one of the most important bricks in building any successful venture.

But men never violate the laws of God without suffering the consequences, sooner or later.

But men never violate the laws of God without suffering the consequences, sooner or later.

Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father!

Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father!

A reformer is one who sets forth cheerfully toward sure defeat.

A reformer is one who sets forth cheerfully toward sure defeat.

An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves.

An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves.

You find yourself refreshed in the presence of cheerful people. Why not make an honest...

You find yourself refreshed in the presence of cheerful people. Why not make an honest...