One does not feel that he can do any good by criticising woman. We love
fruit that is perfect. We do not describe, and we would have little
thanks for a description of, those specimens of cherries, strawberries,
or grapes which fail to realize our anticipations of a delightful
product of the orchard, the garden, or the vineyard. But I have perhaps,
by showing the respect in which men of intellect and honor hold a good
woman, given needed encouragement to patient hearts, and testified my
own humble regard for womanhood.