Upon the principles of reason, the good of many is preferable to the good of a few or of one; a lasting good is to be preferred before a temporary, the public before the private. Mary Astell goodlastprefer Change image and share on social
God is His own Design and End, and that there is no other Worthy of Him. Mary Astell designendgod Change image and share on social
The Span of Life is too short to be trifled away in unconcerning and unprofitable Matters. Mary Astell lifemattershort Change image and share on social
The Soul debases her self, when she sets her affections on any thing but her creator. Mary Astell affectioncreatordebase Change image and share on social
Hitherto I have courted Truth with a kind of Romantick Passion, in spite of all Difficulties and Discouragements: for knowledge is thought so unnecessary an Accomplishment for a Woman, that few will give themselves the Trouble to assist us in the Attainment of it. Mary Astell accomplishmentassistattainment share on social
For certainly there cannot be a higher pleasure than to think that we love and are beloved by the most amiable and best Being. Mary Astell amiablebelovedhigh Change image and share on social
How can a Man respect his Wife when he has a contemptible Opinion of her and her Sex? Mary Astell contemptiblemanopinion Change image and share on social
Ignorance and a narrow education lay the foundation of vice, and imitation and custom rear it up. Mary Astell customeducationfoundation Change image and share on social
To plead for the Oppress'd and to defend the Weak seem'd to me a generous undertaking; for tho' it may be secure, 'tis not always Honourable to run over to the strongest party. Mary Astell defendgeneroushonourable Change image and share on social
Women need not take up with mean things, since (if they are not wanting to themselves) they are capable of the best. Mary Astell capablethingwant Change image and share on social
