Mary Astell Quotes

Every Body has so good an Opinion of their own Understanding as to think their own way the best. - Mary Astell

Certain I am, that Christian Religion does no where allow Rebellion. - Mary Astell

But, alas! what poor Woman is ever taught that she should have a higher Design than to get her a Husband? - 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

. . . he who only or chiefly chose for Beauty, will in a little Time find the same Reason for another Choice. - Mary Astell

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