Harriet Martineau

Sociology British 1802 – 1876 74 quotes

Often considered the first female sociologist, she translated Comte's work and conducted pioneering sociological research on American society.

Quotes by Harriet Martineau

Charity should begin at home, but it should not stay there.

Illustrations of Political Economy 1834

The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure much.

Autobiography 1853

Slavery is the most odious of all monopolies.

Society in America 1837

Education makes a people easy to lead, but difficult to drive.

Household Education 1844

Religion without science is blind.

Autobiography 1853

Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies.

Society in America 1837

A witty woman is a treasure; a witty beauty is a power.

Retrospect of Western Travel 1838

In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

Autobiography 1853

The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically.

Household Education 1844

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

Illustrations of Political Economy 1834

The best revenge is massive success.

Personal Reflection

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.

Society in America 1837

Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.

Autobiography 1853

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

Deerbrook 1849