First, they were bred when I was not capable to observe or before I was born; likewise the breeding of men is of a different manner from that of women.

Indeed I had not much wit, yet I was not an idiot - my wit was according to my years.

Some brains are barren grounds, that will not bring seed or fruit forth, unless they are well manured with the old wit which is raked from other writers and speakers.

The truth is, we [women] live like bats, or owls, labor like beasts, and die like worms.

As for plenty, we had not only for necessity, conveniency and decency, but for delight and pleasure to superfluity.

Nature, being a wise and provident lady, governs her parts very wisely, methodically, and orderly: Also, she is very industrious and hates to be idle, which makes her employ her time as a good housewife doth.

Not that I am ashamed of my mind or body, my birth or breeding, my actions or fortunes, for my bashfulness is in my nature, not for any crime.