Marguerite Gardiner Quotes

Superstition is only the fear of belief, while religion is the confidence.

Prejudices are the chains forged by ignorance to keep men apart.

Yes, the meeting of dear friends atones for the regret of separation; and like it so much enhances affection, that after absence one wonders how one has been able to stay away from them so long.

Who could look on these monuments without reflecting on the vanity of mortals in thus offering up testimonials of their respect for persons of whose very names posterity is ignorant?

When we bring back with us the objects most dear, and find those we left unchanged, we are tempted to doubt the lapse of time; but one link in the chain of affection broken, and every thing seems altered.

We never respect those who amuse us, however we may smile at their comic powers.