We do not believe in immortality because we can prove it, but we try to prove it because we cannot help believing it. Harriet Martineau believeimmortalityprove Change image and share on social
There have been few things in my life which have had a more genial effect on my mind than the possession of a piece of land. Harriet Martineau effectgenialland Change image and share on social
A soul occupied with great ideas performs small duties. Harriet Martineau dutygreatidea Change image and share on social
You had better live your best and act your best and think your best today; for today is the sure preparation for tomorrow and all the other tomorrows that follow. Harriet Martineau actfollowlive Change image and share on social
If there is any country on earth where the course of true love may be expected to run smooth, it is America. Harriet Martineau americacountryearth Change image and share on social
I am sure that no traveler seeing things through author spectacles can see them as they are. Harriet Martineau authorspectaclething Change image and share on social
The sum and substance of female education in America, as in England, is training women to consider marriage as the sole object in life, and to pretend that they do not think so. Harriet Martineau americaeducationengland Change image and share on social
Laws and customs may be creative of vice; and should be therefore perpetually under process of observation and correction: but laws and customs cannot be creative of virtue: they may encourage and help to preserve it; but they cannot originate it. Harriet Martineau correctioncreativecustom share on social
If a test of civilization be sought, none can be so sure as the condition of that half of society over which the other half has power. Harriet Martineau civilizationconditionhalf Change image and share on social
