Augusta Jane Evans Quotes

If a man's innate self-respect will not save him from habitual, disgusting intoxication, all the female influences in the universe would not avail. Man's will, like woman's, is stronger than the affection, and, once subjugated by vice, all eternal influences will be futile.

Augusta Jane Evans

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  Augusta Jane Evans
  • Influence
  • Stronger
  • Female