“A youth, when at home, should be filial, and, abroad, respectful to his elders.”Analects, Book 1 (Xue Er) · View source
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“God bless us, every one!”A Christmas Carol, Stave Three · View source
“I want my daughters to be beautiful, accomplished, and good. To be admired, loved, and respected.”Little Women, Chapter 9 — Meg Goes to Vanity Fair · View source
“Money is a needful and precious thing, and when well used, a noble thing, but I never want you to think it is the first or only prize to strive for.”Little Women, Chapter 9 — Meg Goes to Vanity Fair · View source
“I’d rather see you poor men’s wives, if you were happy, beloved, contented, than queens on thrones, without self-respect and peace.”Little Women, Chapter 9 — Meg Goes to Vanity Fair · View source
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