If we had only those things which are procured with ease and freedom from danger, we should find the comforts and luxuries, if not many of the necessaries of life, considerably diminished. Dorothea Dix comfortconsiderablydanger Change image and share on social
What child has ever known the country and has not twined hundreds of fragrant wreaths with the yellow shining cowslip and the more frail and delicate violet - mingling here and there green leaves culled from the odorous eglantine, or, as we more commonly call it, sweetbriar. Dorothea Dix callchildcommonly share on social
'Know,' says a wise writer, the historian of kings, 'Know the men that are to be trusted'; but how is this to be? The possession of knowledge involves both time and opportunities. Neither of these are 'handservants at command.' Dorothea Dix commandhandservantshistorian share on social
Your minds may now be likened to a garden, which will, if neglected, yield only weeds and thistles; but, if cultivated, will produce the most beautiful flowers, and the most delicious fruits. Dorothea Dix beautifulcultivatedelicious Change image and share on social
There is, I think, great difficulty in writing of one's self: it is almost impossible to present subjects where the chief actor must be conspicuous and not seem to be, or really be, egotistical. Dorothea Dix actorchiefconspicuous Change image and share on social
Floral emblems have been often adopted. The houses of York and Lancaster had their roses, the Bourbons of France, the fleur-de-lis, Scotland her thistle, and Ireland her shamrock. Dorothea Dix adoptbourbonemblem Change image and share on social
It is of no use to commit whole pages to memory, merely to recite them once without hesitation; you must think of the meaning more than the words - of the ideas more than the language. Dorothea Dix commithesitationidea Change image and share on social
Why not, when it can be done without exposure or expense, let me rescue some of America's miserable children from vice and guilt? Dorothea Dix americachildexpense Change image and share on social
In order to do good, a man must be good; and he will not be good except he have instruction by counsel and by example. Dorothea Dix counselgoodinstruction Change image and share on social
All my habits through life have been singularly removed from any condition of reliance on others, and the feeling - right or wrong - that aloneness is my proper position has prevailed since my early childhood, no doubt nourished and strengthened by many and quick-following bereavements. Dorothea Dix alonenessbereavementchildhood share on social