“The family state then, is the aptest earthly illustration of the heavenly kingdom...[The mother] is to rear all under her care to lay up treasures, not on earth, but in heaven. All the pleasures of this life end here; but… — Beecher, Catharine E. (Catharine Esther Copy Share Image
“There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and… — Beecher, Catharine E. (Catharine Esther Copy Share
“Many persons imagine that, if they violate the laws of health, in order to attend to religious or domestic duties, they are guiltless before… — Beecher, Catharine E. (Catharine Esther Copy Share
“Children can be very early taught...that they can hereafter find their chief happiness in giving up their will to God, and in living to… — Beecher, Catharine E. (Catharine Esther Copy Share
“It is impossible for a conscientious woman to secure that peaceful mind and cheerful enjoyment of life which all should seek, who is constantly… — Beecher, Catharine E. (Catharine Esther Copy Share
“The family state then, is the aptest earthly illustration of the heavenly kingdom...[The mother] is to rear all under her care to lay up… — Beecher, Catharine E. (Catharine Esther Copy Share
![“The family state then, is the aptest earthly illustration of the heavenly kingdom...[The mother] is to rear all under her care to lay up treasures, not on earth, but in heaven. All the pleasures of this life end here; but those who train immortal minds are to read the fruit of their labor through…” quote by Beecher, Catharine E. (Catharine Esther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d1d/beecher-catharine-e-catharine_earthly_the-family-state-then-is-the-aptest-eart_2279451.jpg)