“Nothing, I believe, can really teach us the nature and meaning of inspiration but personal experience of it. That we may all have such experience if we will but attend to the divine influences in our own hearts, is the cardinal doctrine of Quakerism.”
This book explores the history and cultural significance of the Quaker strongholds in the United States, providing insights into the community's values, social structures, and contributions to American society. more
“We can see that the baby is as much an instrument of nourishment to us, as we are for him.”
“No woman is likely ever to be elected President - they never reach the required legal age.”
“Only uncomfortable chairs become antiques - the comfortable ones are worn out by hard use.”