Attention to any subject will in a short time render it attractive, be it ever so disagreeable and tedious at first. Dorothea Dix attentionattractivedisagreeable Change image and share on social
There is, in our nature, a disposition to indulgence, a secret desire to escape from labor, which, unless hourly combated, will overcome and destroy the best faculties of our minds and paralyze our most useful powers. Dorothea Dix combatdesiredestroy share on social
The capsules of the geranium furnish admirable barometers. Fasten the beard, when fully ripe, upon a stand, and it will twist itself or untwist, according as the air is moist or dry. Dorothea Dix admirableairbarometer Change image and share on social
The duties of a teacher are neither few nor small, but they elevate the mind and give energy to the character. Dorothea Dix characterdutyelevate Change image and 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
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
With care and patience, people may accomplish things which, to an indolent person, would appear impossible. Dorothea Dix accomplishcareimpossible Change image and share on social
Think how slow would be your progress in learning without printed books: you could study only manuscripts, and those necessarily must be very few in number. Learn from this to value your books, and always handle them with care. Dorothea Dix bookcarehandle share on social
The rose is the flower and handmaiden of love - the lily, her fair associate, is the emblem of beauty and purity. Dorothea Dix associatebeautyemblem Change image and share on social
