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
God is His own Design and End, and that there is no other Worthy of Him. Mary Astell designendgod Change image and share on social
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
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
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
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 must Think what we Say, and Mean what we Profess. Mary Astell profess 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
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
