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
The Soul debases her self, when she sets her affections on any thing but her creator. Mary Astell affectioncreatordebase Change image and share on social
None of us whether Men or Women but have so good an Opinion of our own Conduct as to believe we are fit, if not to direct others, at least to govern our selves. Mary Astell conductdirectfit Change image and share on social
Ignorance and a narrow education lay the foundation of vice, and imitation and custom rear it up. Mary Astell customeducationfoundation Change image and 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
Hitherto I have courted Truth with a kind of Romantick Passion, in spite of all Difficulties and Discouragements: for knowledge is thought so unnecessary an Accomplishment for a Woman, that few will give themselves the Trouble to assist us in the Attainment of it. Mary Astell accomplishmentassistattainment 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
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
We must Think what we Say, and Mean what we Profess. Mary Astell profess Change image and share on social
But, alas! what poor Woman is ever taught that she should have a higher Design than to get her a Husband? Mary Astell aladesignhigh Change image and share on social
