In the light of the world's attitude toward woman and her duties, the nature of Carrie's mental state deserves consideration. Actions such as hers ar… - Theodore Dreiser

All men should be good, all women virtuous. Wherefore, villain, hast thou failed?

Society possesses a conventional standard whereby it judges all things.

Oh, blessed are the children of endeavor in this, that they try and are hopeful. And blessed also are they who, knowing, smile and approve.

all beauty were passing, and you were given these things to hold in your arms before the world slipped away, would you give them up?

Oh, the moon is fair tonight along the Wabash,
From the fields there comes the breath of new-mown hay;
Through the sycamores the candle lights are gleaming
On the banks of the Wabash, far away.