Quotes by : Dorothea Dix

Time passed solely in the pursuit of pleasure leaves no solid enjoyment for the future; but from the....

We are not sent into this world mainly to enjoy the loveliness therein, nor to sit us down in passive....

The olive branch has been consecrated to peace, palm branches to victory, the laurel to conquest and....

But the truth is the highest consideration.

What greater bliss than to look back on days spent in usefulness, in doing good to those around us.

To me, the avocation of a teacher has something elevating and exciting. While surrounded by the young,....

Pleasures take to themselves wings and fly away true knowledge remains forever.

With care and patience, people may accomplish things which, to an indolent person, would appear impossible.....

I shall try and effect all that is before me to perform; and God, I think, will surely give me strength....

The duties of a teacher are neither few nor small, but they elevate the mind and give energy to the character.....