I have not, in general, much belief in the ability of woman as a creative artist. Unwritten lyrics, as [Ralph Waldo] Emerson said once when we conversed on this subject, should be her forte.
Ah! the curse of slavery, as the common phrase goes, has fallen not merely on the black but perhaps at this moment still more upon the white, because… - Fredrika Bremer
Ah! the curse of slavery, as the common phrase goes, has fallen not merely on the black but perhaps at this moment still more upon the white, because…
- Fredrika Bremer
Serenity of manners is the zenith of beauty. - Fredrika Bremer
Serenity of manners is the zenith of beauty.
People seek for the spiritual champagne, but they mistake what it is. - Fredrika Bremer
People seek for the spiritual champagne, but they mistake what it is.
The humble soul is like the violet, which grows low, hangs the head downward, and hides itself with its own leaves. - Fredrika Bremer
The humble soul is like the violet, which grows low, hangs the head downward, and hides itself with its own leaves.
If you will learn the seriousness of life, and its beauty also, live for your husband; make him happy. - Fredrika Bremer
If you will learn the seriousness of life, and its beauty also, live for your husband; make him happy.
It is quite affecting to observe how much the olive tree is to the country people. Its fruit supplies them with food, medicine and light; its leaves,… - Fredrika Bremer
It is quite affecting to observe how much the olive tree is to the country people. Its fruit supplies them with food, medicine and light; its leaves,…
A fly is a very light burden; but if it were perpetually to return and settle on one's nose, it might weary us of our very lives. - Fredrika Bremer
A fly is a very light burden; but if it were perpetually to return and settle on one's nose, it might weary us of our very lives.
The human heart is like heaven; the more angels the more room. - Fredrika Bremer
The human heart is like heaven; the more angels the more room.
When the first time of love is over, there comes a something better still. Then comes that other love; that faithful friendship which never changes, … - Fredrika Bremer
When the first time of love is over, there comes a something better still. Then comes that other love; that faithful friendship which never changes, …
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