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 AstellHe who will be just, must be forc'd to acknowledge, that neither Sex are always in the right.
Mary AstellBut, alas! what poor Woman is ever taught that she should have a higher Design than to get her a Husband?
Mary AstellHow 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 Astell