To reform a man, you must begin with his grandmother.

To reform a man, you must begin with his grandmother.

The race could save one-half its wasted labor Would each reform himself and spare his neighbor.

The race could save one-half its wasted labor Would each reform himself and spare his neighbor.

My desolation does begin to make
A better life.

My desolation does begin to make
A better life.

All zeal for a reform, that gives offence
To peace and charity, is mere pretence.

All zeal for a reform, that gives offence
To peace and charity, is mere pretence.

Reform is born of need, not pity. No vital movement of the people has worked down, for good or evil; read more

Reform is born of need, not pity. No vital movement of the people has worked down, for good or evil; fermented, instead, carried up the heaving, cloggy mass.

All reformers are bachelors.

All reformers are bachelors.

The oyster-women lock'd their fish up,
And trudged away to cry, No Bishop.

The oyster-women lock'd their fish up,
And trudged away to cry, No Bishop.

A conservative is someone who believes in reform. But not now.

A conservative is someone who believes in reform. But not now.

Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits.

Nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits.