Eliza Farnham quotes

Eliza Farnham was a pioneering American activist and author who championed social reform in the 19th century. Known for her work in prison reform, she was also a prolific writer, focusing on topics such as women's rights and education. Farnham's dedication to improving the lives of the disadvantaged led to significant changes in the way society viewed and treated those in need. Learn more about Eliza Farnham and her impact on history with our comprehensive biography.

The human face is the organic seat of beauty. It is the register of value in development, a record of Experience, whose legitimate office is to perfect the life, a legible language to those who will study it, of the majestic mistress, the soul.

- Eliza Farnham

The ultimate aim of the human mind, in all its efforts, is to become acquainted with Truth.

- Eliza Farnham

Our own theological Church, as we know, has scorned and vilified the body till it has seemed almost a reproach and a shame to have one, yet at the same time has credited it with power to drag the soul to perdition.

- Eliza Farnham

Each of the Arts whose office is to refine, purify, adorn, embellish and grace life is under the patronage of a Muse, no god being found worthy to preside over them.

- Eliza Farnham