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 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
'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
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
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
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 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
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
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
