I had the means of an excellent education placed within my reach; a fondness for some of my studies, and a desire to excel in all, together with a great delight in pleasing my teachers, especially such as I loved, urged me on: I availed myself fully of the advantages offered me.
Mi sentivo stimolata a studiare dall'amore per certe nozioni, dal bisogno di distinguermi in tutto e di farmi amare dalle mie maestre, specialmente da quelle che amavo.