Where the habits are simple, and the mind truly elevated, then is society in the best state. . .
Source: The History of Henry Milner, Part Third, Ch. 2; from The Works of Mrs. Sherwood, Vol. I, 1856.
-- Mary Martha Sherwood, (May 6 1775-1851), English children's author; She wrote children's classic History of the Fairchild Family, 1818-47.