Elizabeth Towne
Elizabeth Towne was a prominent figure in the New Thought and self-help movements, recognized for her contributions as a writer, editor, and publisher. Born Elizabeth Jones, she dedicated her life to exploring the intersection of spirituality and personal development. Towne's work emphasized the power of positive thinking and the importance of self-improvement, which resonated with a growing audience seeking alternative philosophies in the early 20th century. Her notable publications include 'The Life and Teachings of Jesus' and 'The Science of Being Great', which provided readers with practical guidance on achieving personal and spiritual fulfillment. Towne's influence extended beyond her writings; she was a pioneering publisher who founded the Towne Publishing Company, which played a significant role in disseminating New Thought literature. Her editorial work helped shape the discourse around self-help and personal empowerment, making her a key figure in the movement. Elizabeth Towne's legacy is marked by her commitment to promoting the idea that individuals could transform their lives through positive thinking and self-awareness, leaving an enduring impact on the self-help genre and inspiring future generations of writers and thinkers.
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View all 18 quotes“Now, this is where I draw the line! It's bad enough everybody in town's going to be thinkin' I'm sleeping with a depressed, lice-ridden, hemorrhoidal foreigner who likes to be tied up and might be pregnant, although-since she's just about cornered the market on condoms-I don't know how that could have happened. But I will not-you listen to me, Emma!-I absolutely will not have anybody thinkin' a woman of mine needs a vaginal moisturizer, do you hear me?””
“Robin: When you marry, will you marry?Maria: I have not quite decided yet, but I think I shall marry a boy I knew in London.Robin(yells): What? Marry some mincing nincompoop of a Londoner with silk stockings and a pomade in his hair and face like a Cheshire cheese? You dare do such a thing! You - Maria - if you marry a London man I'll wring his neck! (...) I'll not only wring his neck, I'll wring everybody's necks, and I'll go right away out of the valley, over the hills to the town where my father came from, and I won't ever come back here again. So there!(...)Maria: Why don't you want me to marry that London boy?Robin(shouting): Because you are going to marry . Do you hear, Maria? You are going to marry .””
“It runs in the family. And don't expect me to be ashamed. Yankees lock away loony relatives, but down here, we prop 'em up on parade floats and march 'em through the middle of town.””
