Quote of the day
Although modesty is natural to man, it is not natural to children. Modesty only begins with the knowledge of evil.... Blushes are the sign of guilt; true innocence is ashamed of nothing.
Sarah Stickney Ellis
Born: 1799
Died: June 16, 1872 (aged 73)
Bio: Sarah Stickney Ellis was a Quaker turned Congregationalist who was the author of numerous books, mostly written about women's role in society.
Known for:
- The daughters of England (1842)
- The Wives Of England (1843)
- Education of the Heart: Woman's Best Work