Julia Dent Grant

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    ...I, his wife, rested and was warmed in the sunlight of his loyal love, and glorious fame, and now, even though his beautiful life has gone out, it is as when some far off planet disappears from the heavens, the light of his great fame still falls upon and warms me.
    —Julia Dent Grant (1825–1902)

    The old, subjective, stagnant, indolent and wretched life for woman has gone. She has as many resources as men, as many activities beckon her on. As large possibilities swell and inspire her heart.
    —Anna Julia Cooper (1859–1964)

    I may be old-fashioned. I don’t like this modern movement.... And yet, there are certain sorts of work a woman may well do; teaching, being governess, or any taking care of children.
    —Julia Dent Grant (1826–1902)

    O Spirit,
    spark by spark,
    you instil fire
    through the sight
    to hearts you attack
    you grant rare happiness!
    Hilda Doolittle (1886–1961)