Childhood itself is scarcely more lovely than a cheerful, kind, sunshiny old age. - Lydia Maria Child

In the first place, an unjust law exists in this Commonwealth, by which marriages between persons of different color is pronounced illegal. I am perfectly aware of the gross ridicule to which I may subject myself by alluding to this particular; but I have lived too long, and observed too much, to be disturbed by the world's mockery.

We first crush people to the earth, and then claim the right of trampling on them forever, because they are prostrate.

Woman stock is rising in the market. I shall not live to see women vote, but I'll come and rap on the ballot box.