Whilst our Hearts are violently set upon any thing, there is no convincing us that we shall ever be of another Mind.

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.

Nor can the Apostle mean that Eve only sinned; or that she only was Deceived, for if Adam sinned willfully and knowingly, he became the greater Transgressor.

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

None of us whether Men or Women but have so good an Opinion of our own Conduct as to believe we are fit, if not to direct others, at least to govern our selves.

If all men are born free, why is it that all women are born slaves?

. . . he who only or chiefly chose for Beauty, will in a little Time find the same Reason for another Choice.