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

Mary Astell
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More Quotes By Mary Astell
  1. If all men are born free, how is it that all women are born slaves?

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

  3. 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.

  4. Truth is strong, and sometime or other will prevail.

  5. God is His own Design and End, and that there is no other Worthy of Him.

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