Mary Wollstonecraft

Women are degraded by the propensity to enjoy the present moment, and, at last, despise the freedom which they have not sufficient virtue to struggle to attain.

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These are some quotes by British author Mary Wollstonecraft Writer, who lived between April 27, 1759 and September 10, 1797.

Quotes by Mary Wollstonecraft

Virtue can only flourish among equals.

Mary Wollstonecraft

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The divine right of husbands, like the divine right of kings, may, it is hoped, in this enlightened age, be contested without danger.

Mary Wollstonecraft

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Surely something resides in this heart that is not perishable - and life is more than a dream.

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