I was gravely warned by some of my female acquaintances that no woman could expect to be regarded as a lady after she had written a book. Lydia M. Child acquaintancebookexpect Change image and share on social
None speak of the bravery, the might, or the intellect of Jesus; but the devil is always imagined as a being of acute intellect, political cunning, and the fiercest courage. These universal and instinctive tendencies of the human mind reveal much. Lydia M. Child acutebraverycourage share on social
A reformer is one who sets forth cheerfully toward sure defeat. Lydia M. Child cheerfullydefeatreformer Change image and share on social
It is right noble to fight with wickedness and wrong; the mistake is in supposing that spiritual evil can be overcome by physical means. Lydia M. Child evilfightmean Change image and share on social
Misfortune is never mournful to the soul that accepts it; for such do always see that every cloud is an angel's face. Lydia M. Child acceptangelcloud Change image and share on social
But men never violate the laws of God without suffering the consequences, sooner or later. Lydia M. Child consequencegodlaw Change image and share on social
An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves. Lydia M. Child efforthappinesslift Change image and share on social
You find yourself refreshed in the presence of cheerful people. Why not make an honest effort to confer that pleasure on others? Half the battle is gained if you never allow yourself to say anything gloomy. Lydia M. Child battlecheerfulconfer share on social
Belief in oneself is one of the most important bricks in building any successful venture. Lydia M. Child beliefbrickbuild Change image and share on social
The eye of genius has always a plaintive expression, and its natural language is pathos. Lydia M. Child expressioneyegenius Change image and share on social
