. . . he who only or chiefly chose for Beauty, will in a little Time find the same Reason for another Choice.
Mary AstellThe Steps to Folly as well as Sin are gradual, and almost imperceptible, and when we are once on the Decline, we go down without taking notice on't.
Mary AstellThat Man indeed can never be good at heart, who is full of himself and his own Endowments.
Mary Astell