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The Miracle of Motherhood – Ellen Key

The Miracle of Motherhood – Ellen Key

“The mother is the most precious possession of the nation, so precious that society advances its highest well-being when it protects the functions of the mother.” Although, as a socialist, Miss Key erroneously believed that the government was better suited to care for mothers and children then were husbands. But, despite this misconception, she did … Continue reading

The Sacrament of Marriage – Charlotte Bronte

The Sacrament of Marriage – Charlotte Bronte

“The trouble is not that I am single and likely to stay single, but that I am lonely and likely to stay lonely.”  Charlotte made an excellent point. Loneliness can be insufferable. Miss Bronte finally did marry. She married her longtime admirer, Arthur Bell Nicholls, in June of 1854 at age 37. She became pregnant soon … Continue reading