James Russell Lowell

The surest plan to make a man is, think him so.

The greatest homage we can pay to truth, is to use it.

The mind can weave itself warmly in the cocoon of its own thoughts, and dwell a hermit anywhere.

Why do men fight who were born to be brothers?

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

I've always been very determined, ever since I was a little girl, to make my way.