If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we serve?

If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind, whom should we serve?

If we mean to have heroes, statesmen and philosophers, we should have learned women.

If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice, or representation.

Wisdom and penetration are the fruit of experience, not the lessons of retirement and leisure. Great necessities call out great virtues.

We love those whom we serve (p. 26)