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While their sisters are gliding through the mazes of the midnight dance, [sons] employ the lamp, to treasure up for future use the riches of ancient wisdom; or to gather strength and expansion of the mind, in exploring the wonderful paths of philosophy.
Source: In The Female Experience, ch. 40., by Gerda Lerner, 1977.
-- Emma Hart Willard, (Feb 23 1787-1870), US educator; She pioneered higher education for women; founded Troy Female Seminary in 1821, which became the Emma Willard School.