My most important piece of advice to young women would be to expand their minds. They should read all the time. I don’t think the world will survive without the minds of women.
The above words are from Mildred Keith Stark as quoted in Women’s Voices: The Wisdom of the Grandmothers complied by Alaskan author Susan Stark Christianson. Link for more information. I was privileged to meet Susan and have a copy of her book in my office.
The challenge from our trusty trifecta editors is to find 33 words from a bigger publication, share them and link them. There are many inspiring words in this book. It is beautiful to see.
I love your purple moose. Those are words of wisdom.
Very true words. I taught school and every once in awhile I would have a girl say that she did not need an education; she was going to be a mother and a housewife. Ugh.
I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment! No matter what path a woman chooses she should strive to have a sharp intellect.
I want my daughter’s to be strong women when they head out into the world. I want them to be able to solve their own problems, have their own money, be able to hammer a nail and change their own car tire. I hope they find love and willingly share their lives but, I never want them to be dependent on their partner for their happiness, well-being or freedom. Thanks for the great quote, Barbara. PS: Thanks for the lovely postcard, too. It is on our fridge, as you read this comment!
Brilliant choice!
Ah, this is lovely. I think that women do need the chance to be more open about their thoughts and strength!
This is an incredible quote. Great entry!
I love this quote.
I tell my wife and daughters the ame thing. I made a decent grandmother.
Great you got to meet her. What a wise 33.
I certainly follow this advice (:
I don’t think the world will survive without the minds of women. – oh bravo this is an excellent choice!
So True!! Great quote. 😀
Great quote! And, it speaks to the need to help women in Third World countries get educated.
Love this! What a wonderful choice!
Impressive and wise.
Excellent advice.
Absolutely!! And in this digital age, reading BOOKS is more important than ever.
Amen! Never more true. So important.
Great words of wisdom,I like it Barbara:-)