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
That a majority of women do not wish for any important change in their social and civil condition, merely proves that they are the unreflecting slaves of custom. Lydia M. Child changecivilcondition 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
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
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
Every human being has, like Socrates, an attendant spirit; and wise are they who obey its signals. If it does not always tell us what to do, it always cautions us what not to do. Lydia M. Child attendantcautionhuman 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
