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
Religion is a temper, not a pursuit. Harriet Martineau pursuitreligiontemper Change image and share on social
But is it not the fact that religion emanates from the nature, from the moral state of the individual? Is it not therefore true that unless the nature be completely exercised, the moral state harmonized, the religion cannot be healthy? Harriet Martineau completelyemanateexercise share on social
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
What office is there which involves more responsibility, which requires more qualifications, and which ought, therefore, to be more honorable, than that of teaching? Harriet Martineau honorableinvolveoffice Change image and share on social
Men who pass most comfortably through this world are those who possess good digestions and hard hearts. Harriet Martineau comfortablydigestiongood Change image and share on social
A soul preoccupied with great ideas best performs small duties. Harriet Martineau dutygreatidea Change image and share on social
The progression of emancipation of any class usually, if not always, takes place through the efforts of individuals of that class. Harriet Martineau classeffortemancipation 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
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
