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Margaret Fuller, born on May 23, 1810, was an influential American journalist and feminist. She made significant contributions to literature, philosophy, and social reform, and is considered a key figure of the American Renaissance.

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Famous Margaret Fuller Quotes

“The character and history of each child may be a new and poetic experience to the parent, if he will let it.”

Ifs May Children Character Parent Poetic

Book:Woman in the 19th century, and kindred papers relating to the sphere, condition, and duties of woman

Source: Woman in the 19th century, and kindred papers relating to the sphere, condition, and duties of woman

“What I mean by the Muse is that unimpeded clearness of the intuitive powers, which a perfectly truthful adherence to every admonition of the higher instincts would bring to a finely organized human being. It may appear as prophesy or as poesy...should these faculties have free play, I believe they will open up new, deeper and purer sources of joyous inspiration than have as yet refreshed the earth.”

“Every fact is impure, but every fact contains in it the juices of life. Every fact is a clod, from which may grow an amaranth or a palm.”

May Facts Grows Palms Juice

Book:The Essential Margaret Fuller

Source: The Essential Margaret Fuller

“As to marriage, I think the intercourse of heart and mind may be fully enjoyed without entering into this partnership of daily life.”

Thinking Mind Heart May Enjoyed Daily Life Partnership Entering Heart And Mind Intercourse

Book:The Woman and the Myth: Margaret Fuller's Life and Writings

Source: The Woman and the Myth: Margaret Fuller's Life and Writings

“It is so true that a woman may be in love with a woman, and a man with a man. It is pleasant to be sure of it, because it is undoubtedly the same love that we shall feel when we are angels.”

Men Feels May Angel Sexuality Pleasant Same Love

Book:Woman in the Ninteenth Century (Volume 2 of 2) (EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition)

Source: Woman in the Ninteenth Century (Volume 2 of 2) (EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition)

“We would have every arbitrary barrier thrown down. We would have every path laid open to woman as freely as to man.”

Ifs Men May Care Culture Asks Justice Cases Path Sea Office Diversity Social Justice Ask Me Thrown Barriers Captains Arbitrary

Author:Margaret Fuller

“In order that she may be able to give her hand with dignity, she must be able to stand alone.”

Giving May Hands Able Order Dignity Individuality Stand Alone

Author:Margaret Fuller