Harriet Martineau

"Strength of character is more valuable than physical strength."

"Fear is a teacher if we listen to its lessons."

"Power without wisdom leads to destruction."

"Money should serve humanity, not the reverse."

"Adventure begins when we step beyond our comfort."

"Imagination is the faculty that creates reality."

"History is the teacher of those who wish to learn."

"Philosophy is the art of asking the right questions."

"Literature is the conversation of humanity across time."

"Politics should be guided by ethical principles."

"War reveals the worst in human nature."

"Motivation is sustained by meaningful purpose."

"Inspiration comes from engagement with the world."

"Relationships thrive on honest communication."

"Solitude nurtures the creative spirit."

"The first thing to secure in the pursuit of any object of importance is a thorough understanding of the subject."

"No one can be deeply religious and yet maintain their self-respect without practicing honesty in thought and speech."

"The society which has lost faith in itself and in its capacity to solve its problems faces a very uncertain future."

"Travel has become one of the great educational forces of the age."

"The true duration of human life is to be measured not by years, but by the use we make of them."

"I am satisfied that nothing in life is so disastrous as fear."

"The secret to a good life is to work hard, to love what you do, and to love those with whom you work."

"There is something in the spectacle of the human mind awakening which is truly sublime."

"When a woman is treated with due regard, she responds with the greatest devotion and service."

"The condition upon which God hath given liberty is eternal vigilance."

"Every woman has a right to the exercise of all her faculties, and to the cultivation of her mind."

"The most important thing is to have a clear purpose and to pursue it with steadfastness."

"History will teach us that the human race has always been capable of improvement."

"A healthy mind in a healthy body is the foundation of all human happiness."

"We should be careful to make such choice as we would not wish to change."