Mary Astell's Quotes
Unhappy is that Grandeur which makes us too great to be good; and that Wit which sets us at a distance from true Wisdom.
Mary AstellBut, alas! what poor Woman is ever taught that she should have a higher Design than to get her a Husband?
Mary AstellNone of God's Creatures absolutely consider'd are in their own Nature Contemptible; the meanest Fly, the poorest Insect has its Use and Vertue.
Mary AstellTruth is strong, and sometime or other will prevail.
Mary Astell