Mary Astell said this quote

“ Ignorance and a narrow education lay the foundation of vice, and imitation and custom rear it up. ”

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If all men are born free, how is it that all women are born slaves?

~ 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

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

Truth is strong, and sometime or other will prevail.

~ Mary Astell