If all men are born free, how is it that all women are born slaves? Mary Astell bearfreeman Change image and share on social
None of God's Creatures absolutely consider'd are in their own Nature Contemptible; the meanest Fly, the poorest Insect has its Use and Vertue. Mary Astell absolutelycontemptiblecreature Change image and share on social
Upon the principles of reason, the good of many is preferable to the good of a few or of one; a lasting good is to be preferred before a temporary, the public before the private. Mary Astell goodlastprefer 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
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
For certainly there cannot be a higher pleasure than to think that we love and are beloved by the most amiable and best Being. Mary Astell amiablebelovedhigh Change image and share on social
Nor can the Apostle mean that Eve only sinned; or that she only was Deceived, for if Adam sinned willfully and knowingly, he became the greater Transgressor. Mary Astell adamapostledeceive 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
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
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