"Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the more select, the more enjoyable."

"I like to help women help themselves, as that is, in my opinion, the best way to settle the woman question. Whatever we can do and do well we have a right to, and I don't think anyone will deny us."

"My definition [of a philosopher] is a man up in a balloon, with his family and friends holding the ropes which confine him to earth and trying to haul him down."

I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.

"Let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth's sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won."