Quote#Children
In short, the training of our boys should be toward manliness, —…
Quote byMary Livermore · 1820–1905
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The story of my life(1897).
English (original)
In short, the training of our boys should be toward manliness, — towards gentle-manliness; so that they will be tender to children, courteous to women, helpful to the unable, and quick to recognize those in need of assistance. They should be so strong morally as quickly to repel temptation; so trained in the habit of doing right that it will not be easy for them to do wrong.
— Mary Livermore
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