Lydia Sigourney

A disposition to dwell on the bright side of character, is like gold to the possessor.

[T]he strength of a nation, especially of a republican nation, is in the intelligent and well-ordered homes of the people.

Should pale death with arrow dread Make the ocean caves our bed, Though no eye of love might see Where that shrouded grave shall be, Thou! who hear'st the surges roll, Deign to save the suppliant soul.