I had been in the hurrying waters too long not to appreciate an opportunity to lie on the bank and rest, watch others, and gain strength for the coming years. — Ellen Swallow Richards Copy Share Image
The world moves, but we seem to move with it. When I studied physiology beforethere were two hundred and eight bones in the body.… — Ellen Swallow Richards Copy Share
A sense of power is the most intoxicating stimulant a mortal can enjoy. — Ellen Swallow Richards Copy Share
One of the greatest faults of the women of the present time is a silly fear of things, and one object of the education… — Ellen Swallow Richards Copy Share
...all enjoyment is dependent upon the frailty of human life and human desires ... if we were to have all we want and to… — Ellen Swallow Richards Copy Share
It is cruelty to children to keep five-year-olds sitting still, gazing into vacancy even for one hour at a time. We have little idea… — Ellen Swallow Richards Copy Share
The most conventional customs cling to the table. Farmers who wouldn't drive a horse too hard expect pie three times a day. — Ellen Swallow Richards Copy Share
The Faculty [of Vassar] do not consider it a mere experiment any longer that girls can be educated as well as boys. — Ellen Swallow Richards Copy Share
The well-educated young woman of 1950 will blend art and sciences in a way we do not dream of; the science will steady the… — Ellen Swallow Richards Copy Share
You cannot make women contented with cooking and cleaning and you need not try. — Ellen Swallow Richards Copy Share
It is cowardly to fly from natural duties and take up those that suit our taste or temperament better; but it is also unwise… — Ellen Swallow Richards Copy Share
I often think that all the difficulties we encounter only give us the more strength if we keep hold of our work, and we… — Ellen Swallow Richards Copy Share
I am succeeding quite well in my work and the future looks well. What special mission is God preparing me for? Cutting off all… — Ellen Swallow Richards Copy Share
Perhaps the fact that I am not a Radical or a believer in the all powerful ballot for women to right her wrongs and… — Ellen Swallow Richards Copy Share
