Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But women should, as a rule, be silent powers.

a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

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From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

a specific size and style of type within a type family

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

the state of being honored

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

engage in

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

the force of workers available

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

something you have to do

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

come to pass

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

and nothing more

From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

never-ceasing

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading But women should, as a rule, be silent powers.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

power to influence or coerce

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

with low volume

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading But women should, as a rule, be silent powers.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But women should, as a rule, be silent powers.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading But women should, as a rule, be silent powers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

express in speech

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

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From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

having intellectual depth

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

the act of using

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

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From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

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From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

at the time that

From this reading There are, of course, occasions when they _must_ speak--and all honour to those who do so when the need arises--but our influence is most felt when it is quietly persistent and unobtrusive.

which person or people

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Speaking to me of women one day, she said: "Certainly they are _vainqueurs des vainqueurs de la terre_ in any sense they choose; but the pity of it is that they do not choose to exercise their power for good to any great extent.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I would have every woman feel herself a power for good in the land--and if only half of them did, what a world of difference it would make to everybody's health and happiness!

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I agree with Madame Bernier--if it were Madame Bernier--who said: _'L'ignorance où les femmes sont de leurs devoirs, l'abus qu'elles font de leur puissance, leur font perdre le plus beau et le plus précieux de leurs avantages, celui d'être utiles.'_ But hundreds of other quotations will occur to you, written by thoughtful men and women in all ages, and all to the same effect; it is impossible to over-estimate their restraining and refining influence as the companions and mothers of men--and almost equally impossible to make them realise their responsibility or care to use their strength.