Sarah believed in action. She believed in fighting. She had unlimited confidence in the power of the human intelligence and will to achieve order, happiness, health and wisdom. It was her business to equip the young women entrusted to her by a still inadequately enlightened State for their part in that achievement. She wished to prepare their minds, to train their bodies and to innoulate their spirits with some of her own courage, optimism and unstaled delight.
From South Riding by Winifred Holtby
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Now here’s a great quote to start the day, to stir up the brain, to dust off the resolve and determination. Makes me want to get up and go do something important.
Hi Fleur! Thanks for stopping by my blog
I’m so glad you want to participate in Rosie’s Riveters. If you want to e-mail me directly at aarti . nagaraju at gmail dot com, then I can send you the template. There’s no rush to complete it- whenever you get it done, just e-mail it to me and I’ll let you know when I’ve posted it.
I’m off to wander around your blog now
Margot – Excellent! An inspirational teacher an do so much.
Aarti – I’m so pleased to have discovered your blog (via Elizabeth). I’ll be in touch.
Fleur, what a perfect thought, that E.H. Young could be a bridge between Austen and Pym. I loved this story too – and its sequel. Good review!