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Mary Astell Quotes

Mary Astell quotes about women

English Writer December 12, 1666 – May 11, 1731

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Women are not so well united as to form an Insurrection. They are for the most part wise enough to love their Chains, and to discern how becomingly they fit. Mary Astell
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
Mary Astell quote: "Women need not take up with mean things, since (if they are..."
Women need not take up with mean things, since (if they are not wanting to themselves) they are capable of the best. Mary Astell
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
Mary Astell quote: "If God had not intended that Women shou'd use their Reason, He..."
If God had not intended that Women shou'd use their Reason, He wou'd not have given them any, 'for He does nothing in vain.' Mary Astell
Mary Astell quote: "If all men are born free, how is it that all women are born..."
If all men are born free, how is it that all women are born slaves? Mary Astell
Mary Astell quote: "Women are from their very infancy debarred those Advantages..."
Women are from their very infancy debarred those Advantages with the want of which they are afterwards reproached. Mary Astell

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