Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn't worth ruling.

It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.

She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners.

I like to help women help themselves, as that is, in my opinion, the best way to settle the woman question. Whatever we can do and do well we have a right to, and I don't think any one will deny us.

I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.

Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.

Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the more select, the more enjoyable.

You have a good many little gifts and virtues, but there is no need of parading them, for conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long, and the great charm of all power is modesty.

Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us - and those around us - more effectively. Look for the learning.

Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success.

We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving, and we all have the power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing.

I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.

Love is a great beautifier.

A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found a treasure.

Happy is the son whose faith in his mother remains unchallenged.

Conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long; even if it is, the consciousness of possessing and using it well should satisfy one, and the great charm of all power is modesty.

What do girls do who haven't any mothers to help them through their troubles?

'Stay' is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.

A little kingdom I possess, where thoughts and feelings dwell; And very hard the task I find of governing it well.

Let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth's sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won.