That which has not a real excellency and value in it self, entertains no longer than the giddy Humour which recommended it to us holds.
Mary AstellWe ought as much as we can to endeavour the Perfecting of our Beings, and that we be as happy as possibly we may.
Mary AstellEvery Body has so good an Opinion of their own Understanding as to think their own way the best.
Mary AstellWhy is Slavery so much condemn'd and strove against in one Case, and so highly applauded and held so necessary and so sacred in another?
Mary Astell