If they exert it not for good, they will for evil; if they advance not knowledge, they will perpetuate ignorance. Frances Wright advanceevilexert Change image and share on social
All that I say is, examine, inquire. Look into the nature of things. Search out the grounds of your opinions, the for and against. Know why you believe, understand what you believe, and possess a reason for the faith that is in you. Frances Wright examinefaithground share on social
Man has been adjudged a social animal. Frances Wright adjudgeanimalman Change image and share on social
Awaken its powers, and it will respect itself. Frances Wright awakenpowerrespect Change image and share on social
The sciences have ever been the surest guides to virtue. Frances Wright guidesciencesure Change image and share on social
We hear of the wealth of nations, of the powers of production, of the demand and supply of markets, and we forget that these words mean no more, if they mean any thing, then the happiness, and the labor, and the necessities of men. Frances Wright demandforgethappiness share on social
Pets, like their owners, tend to expand a little over the Christmas period. Frances Wright christmasexpandowner Change image and share on social
The existing principle of selfish interest and competition has been carried to its extreme point; and, in its progress, has isolated the heart of man, blunted the edge of his finest sensibilities, and annihilated all his most generous impulses and sympathies. Frances Wright annihilatebluntcarry share on social
However novel it may appear, I shall venture the assertion, that, until women assume the place in society which good sense and good feeling alike assign to them, human improvement must advance but feebly. Frances Wright advancealikeassertion share on social
Instead of establishing facts, we have to overthrow errors; instead of ascertaining what is, we have to chase from our imaginations what is not. Frances Wright ascertainchaseerror Change image and share on social