We all agree that its fit to be as Happy as we can, and we need no Instructor to teach us this Knowledge, 'tis born with us, and is inseparable from our Being, but we very much need to be Inform'd what is the true Way to Happiness. Mary Astell agreebearfit 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
We ought as much as we can to endeavour the Perfecting of our Beings, and that we be as happy as possibly we may. Mary Astell beingendeavourhappy Change image and share on social
Your glass will not do you half so much service as a serious reflection on your own minds. Mary Astell glasshalfmind Change image and share on social
We may not commit a lesser Sin under pretence to avoid a greater, but we may, nay we ought to endure the greatest Pain and Grief rather than commit the least Sin. Mary Astell avoidcommitendure 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
Marry for Love, an Heroick Action, which makes a mighty noise in the World, partly because of its rarity, and partly in regard of its extravagancy. Mary Astell actionextravagancyheroick Change image and share on social
Every one knows, that the mind will not be kept from contemplating what it loves in the midst of crowds and business. Hence come those frequent absences, so observable in conversation; for whilst the body is confined to present company, the mind is flown to that which it delights in. Mary Astell absencebodybusiness 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
