Samuel Richardson

"The difference in the education of men and women must give the former great advantages over the latter, even where geniuses are equal."

"If the education and studies of children were suited to their inclinations and capacities, many would be made useful members of society that otherwise would make no figure in it."

"Quantity in food is more to be regarded than quality. A full meal is a great enemy both to study and industry."

"Marriage is the highest state of friendship. If happy, it lessens our cares by dividing them, at the same time that it doubles our pleasures by mutual participation."

"As a child is indulged or checked in its early follies, a ground is generally laid for the happiness or misery of the future man."

"Where words are restrained, the eyes often talk a great deal."