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“What shall we do with our daughters?” is really the sum and substance of what, I popular phase, is called “the woman question.”

— Mary Livermore

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Obedience to the behests of duty gives peace, even when love is lacking; and peace is a diviner thing than happiness.

The very highest function of woman is to raise and train the family; it is the very highest function of man also.

Good health is a great prerequisite of successful or happy living.

Children require simple food, early hours for retiring, and abundance of sleep, as well as freedom from social and religious excitements.

Every boy should have a special fitting for some aim in life. ..Industry is a great means of grace.

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