Quotes from Maria Mitchell

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

The world of learning is so broad, and the human soul is so limited in power!

Every formula which expresses a law of nature is a hymn of praise to God.

I was a little doubtful about the propriety of going to the Mammoth Cave without a gentleman escort, but if two ladies travel alone they must have the courage of men.

BesideCother art to be learned -- not to see what is not.

Study as if you were going to live forever live as if you were going to die tomorrow.

We have a hunger of the mind which asks for knowledge of all around us; and the more we gain, the more is our desire. The more we see, the more we are capable of seeing.