"It is time to effect a revolution in female manners – time to restore to them their lost dignity – and make them, as a part of the human species, labour by reforming themselves to reform the world."

"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."

"I am not a mere shadow, but a substance."

"I have a soul that is too generous to be selfish."

"The desire of appearing beautiful is a very natural one, and should be encouraged, though it cannot be satisfied by art."