Quote by Maria Mitchell
I would as soon put a girl alone into a closet to meditate as give

I would as soon put a girl alone into a closet to meditate as give her only the society of her needle. – Maria Mitchell

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I am just learning to notice the different colors of the stars, and already begin to have a new enjoyment. – Maria Mitchell

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