it is the very nature of sin to prevent man from meditating on spiritual things.
Mary Martha Sherwood
2.
Where the habits are simple, and the mind truly elevated, then is society in the best state.
Mary Martha Sherwood
3.
all religions seem alike to me, one mass of absurdities and lies - I know that there is a God, but I know no more of him; and I believe that all those are liars who pretend to know more than I do.
Mary Martha Sherwood
4.
. . . a dirty exterior is a great enemy to beauty of all descriptions.