On idleness

Jan 06, 2010 21:40

"There is a class of young ladies in this age who are merely useless creatures, only good to breathe, eat, wear, chat, and talk nonsense, while in their fingers they hold a bit of embroidery or crochet. But few of the youth show real sound judgment and good common sense. They lead a butterfly life, without any special object in view. When this ( Read more... )

quotes, christianity

Leave a comment

Comments 1

eattheolives January 7 2010, 15:35:17 UTC
My mom had me "helping" in the kitchen from the moment I could stand up and hold a spoon. I credit her with every bit of love I have for cooking. :)

Reply


Leave a comment

Up