That a majority of women do not wish for any important change in their social and civil condition, … - Lydia M. Child

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I'd love to be animated. I've always wanted to jump off of a bridge and not be hurt, like Bugs Bunny.

Lydia M. Child

That a majority of women do not wish for any important change in their social and civil condition, merely proves that they are the unreflecting slaves of custom.

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Belief in oneself is one of the most important bricks in building any successful venture.

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Make people happy and there will not be half the quarreling, or a tenth part of the wickedness there now is.

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Every human being has, like Socrates, an attendant spirit; and wise are they who obey its signals. If it does not always tell us what to do, it always cautions us what not to do.

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You find yourself refreshed in the presence of cheerful people. Why not make an honest effort to confer that pleasure on others? Half the battle is gained if you never allow yourself to say anything gloomy.

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