When a gently born spinster has little money, her choices are few. She might receive an offer of marriage, but it's unlikely to be from a wealthy man, so she'll have a hard life trying to make ends meet for her growing family. Jo Beverley bearchoiceend share on social
When a gift is difficult to give away, it becomes even more rare and precious, somehow gathering a part of the giver to the gift itself. Cate Blanchett difficultgathergift Change image and share on social
When a girl finally texts me back, that ding on the phone is like an angel singing. Isaiah Mustafa angelbackding Change image and share on social
When a girl marries, she exchanges the attentions of many men for the inattention of one. Helen Rowland attentionexchangegirl Change image and share on social
When a good man lends himself to the advocacy of slavery, he must, at least for a time, feel himself to be any where but at home, amongst his new thoughts, doctrines, and modes of reasoning. Gerrit Smith advocacydoctrinefeel Change image and share on social
When a government for the people becomes a government in spite of the people, then who are we really serving? Jackie Speier governmentpeopleserve Change image and share on social
When a government goes to war, particularly a democracy, it is the most solemn and awesome responsibility of our leaders - to decide to send our kids to go off and kill and die for us. Joe Wilson awesomedecidedemocracy Change image and share on social
When a governor asks you to come and serve... or a president, subsequently in my life - you do so. Ann Wagner askgovernorlife Change image and share on social
When a great artist gets my attention, I pursue it. If I don't, someone else will, you know what I'm saying? Larry Gagosian artistattentiongreat Change image and share on social
When a great many people are unable to find work, unemployment results. Calvin Coolidge findgreatpeople Change image and share on social
