The Steps to Folly as well as Sin are gradual, and almost imperceptible, and when we are once on the Decline, we go down without taking notice on't. Mary Astell declinefollygradual Change image and share on social
If all men are born free, how is it that all women are born slaves? Mary Astell bearfreeman Change image and share on social
Women need not take up with mean things, since (if they are not wanting to themselves) they are capable of the best. Mary Astell capablethingwant Change image and share on social
The Span of Life is too short to be trifled away in unconcerning and unprofitable Matters. Mary Astell lifemattershort Change image and share on social
Every Body has so good an Opinion of their own Understanding as to think their own way the best. Mary Astell bodygoodopinion Change image and share on social
He who will be just, must be forc'd to acknowledge, that neither Sex are always in the right. Mary Astell acknowledgeforcsex Change image and share on social
The Relation we bear to the Wisdom of the Father, the Son of His Love, gives us indeed a dignity which otherwise we have no pretence to. It makes us something, something considerable even in God's Eyes. Mary Astell bearconsiderabledignity share on social
To plead for the Oppress'd and to defend the Weak seem'd to me a generous undertaking; for tho' it may be secure, 'tis not always Honourable to run over to the strongest party. Mary Astell defendgeneroushonourable Change image and share on social
How can a Man respect his Wife when he has a contemptible Opinion of her and her Sex? Mary Astell contemptiblemanopinion Change image and share on social
Although it has been said by men of more wit than wisdom, and perhaps more malice than either, that women are naturally incapable of acting prudently, or that they are necessarily determined to folly, I must by no means grant it. Mary Astell actdeterminefolly share on social
