That man’s best works should be such bungling imitations of Nature’s infinite perfection, matters not much; but that he should make himself an imitat… - Lydia Maria Child

The nearer society approaches to divine order, the less separation will there be in the characters, duties, and pursuits of men and women. Women will not become less gentle and graceful, but men will become more so. Women will not neglect the care and education of their children, but men will find themselves ennobled and refined by sharing those duties with them; and will receive, in return, co-operation and sympathy in the discharge of various other duties, now deemed inappropriate to women. The more women become rational companions, partners in business and in thought, as well as in affection and amusement, the more highly will men appreciate home.

It is impossible to exaggerate the evil work theology has done in the world.

Genius hath electric power Which earth can never tame,
Bright suns may scorch and dark clouds lower, Its flash is still the same.