"It is a significant indication of the present state of society, that the greater part of the women, who have any independence of mind, are found in the lower classes."

"Women are told from their infancy, and taught by the example of their mothers, that a little knowledge of human weakness, justly termed cunning, softness of temper, outward obedience, and a scrupulous…"

"I perceive that the most respectable women are the most unhappy."

"To be more precise, a woman should be educated to be a rational creature, and then she will be a good wife and mother."

"I love man as my fellow; but his scepter, real, or usurped, extends not to me, unless the reason of an individual demands my homage."