I am philosopher, statesman, and writer, worthy of the highest success," is constantly in her mind, and always perceptible in her phraseology.

Real modesty never shows itself.
On the contrary, many indecorous things are said and done by her from bravado, and to set herself above her sex.Cf.the "Memoirs of Mirs.
Hutchinson," which present a great contrast.

Madame Roland wrote: "I see no part in society which suits me but that of Providence."-- The same presumption shines out in others, with less refined pretensions.

The deputy Rouyer addresses the following letter, found among the papers of the iron wardrobe, to the king, "I have compared, examined, and foreseen everything.

All I ask to carry out my noble purposes, is that direction of forces, which the law confers on you.