Lydia Sigourney Quotes

American poet (1791–1865)

Lydia Huntley Sigourney (née Lydia Howard Huntley; September 1, 1791 – June 10, 1865) was an extremely popular American poet during the early and mid 19th century. She was commonly known as the "Sweet Singer of Hartford." Most of her works were published with just her married name Mrs. Sigourney.

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Native Name: Lydia Howard Huntley

Alternative Names: Lydia Howard Sigourney • Lydia Huntley Sigourney • L. H. S. • "Sweet Singer of Hartford" • A Lady • Mrs. Sigourney

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We speak of educating our children. Do we know that our children also educate us?

Mothers, whatever you wish your children to become, strive to exhibit in your own lives and conversation.

[T]he strength of a nation, especially of a republican nation, is in the intelligent and well-ordered homes of the people.

Pride is a fruitful source of uneasiness. It keeps the mind in disquiet. Too high an opinion of ourselves, involves the desire of impressing others with the same opinion. This is often attended with difficulty. If we do not succeed in inspiring them with an equal idea of our own merits, we shall be expecting more deference and regard than they are inclined to pay. So, pride will be disappointed and offended.

The glorified spirit of the infant is a star to guide the mother to its own blissful clime.

A disposition to dwell on the bright side of character, is like gold to the possessor.

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