How can you be content to be in the world like tulips in a garden, to make a fine show, and be good for nothing.
Mary AstellA husband is indeed thought by both sexes so very valuable, that scarce a man who can keep himself clean and make a bow, but thinks he is good enough to pretend to any woman.
Mary AstellIgnorance and a narrow education lay the foundation of vice, and imitation and custom rear it up.
Mary Astell