68 Quotes by Maria Mitchell

There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.

The phrase ‘popular science’ has in itself a touch of absurdity. That knowledge which is popular is not scientific.

Every formula which expresses a law of nature is a hymn of praise to God.

A young sailor boy came to see me today. It pleases me to have these lads seek me on their return from their first voyage, and tell me how much they have learned about navigation.

To read a book, to think it over, and to write out notes is a useful exercise; a book which will not repay some hard thought is not worth publishing.

As a general rule, people disappoint you as you know them.

Do not look at stars as bright spots only. Try to take in the vastness of the universe.

The Southern character is opposed to haste. Safety is of more worth than speed, and there is no hurry.

The world of learning is so broad, and the human soul is so limited in power!