We can only save ourselves through elevating our individual consciousness, by realizing there is already completeness within, and exercising as much considerate independence, respect and fairness as is possible.

Thinking can only serve to measure out the helplessness of thought.

In stating these matters, I speak an open and disinterested language, dictated by no passion but that of humanity. To me, who have not only refused offers, because I thought them improper, but have declined rewards I might with reputation have accepted, it is no wonder that meanness and imposition appear disgustful. Independence is my happiness, and I view things as they are, without regard to place or person; my country is the world, and my religion is to do good.

Half of my life passed searching for the evil that makes me to do wrong things, until I found innocent evils trapped in me.

The world was full of forces you couldn't fight against which suddenly loomed up and aimed a crushing blow at you.

If [God] send me no husband, for the which blessing I am at him upon my knees every morning and evening ...