"Men imagine that they communicate their virtue..." - Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

“The civility of the world has reached that pitch that their more moral genius is becoming indispensable, and the quality of this race is to be honored for itself.”

“When the vain speaker has sat down, and the people say 'what a good speech,' it still takes an ounce to balance an ounce.”

“We have a great deal more kindness than is ever spoken.”

“Exemplary persons are steadfast in the face of adversity, while petty persons are engulfed by it.”

“a woman, when she is heroic, is not heroic by halves.”

“Puddleglum's my name. But it doesn't matter if you forget it. I can always tell you again.”

“The generality of virtuous women are like hidden treasures, they are safe only because nobody has sought after them.”

“I have seen men incapable of the sciences, but never any incapable of virtue.”

“It will be a great pity if any feeling of jealousy or egotism gain ground amongst you.”