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
If a Woman can neither Love nor Honour, she does ill in promising to Obey. Mary Astell honourilllove Change image and share on social
The scum of the People are most Tyrannical when they get the Power, and treat their Betters with the greatest Insolence. Mary Astell bettergreatinsolence 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
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
'Tis very great pity that they who are so apt to over-rate themselves in smaller matters, shou'd, where it most concerns them to know, and stand upon their Value, be so insensible of their own worth. Mary Astell aptconcerngreat Change image and share on social
How can you be content to be in the world like tulips in a garden, to make a fine show, and be good for nothing. Mary Astell contentfinegarden Change image and share on social
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
Women are from their very infancy debarred those Advantages with the want of which they are afterwards reproached. Mary Astell advantagedebarinfancy Change image and share on social
Why is Slavery so much condemn'd and strove against in one Case, and so highly applauded and held so necessary and so sacred in another? Mary Astell applaudcasecondemn Change image and share on social
