We may not commit a lesser Sin under pretence to avoid a greater, but we may, nay we ought to endure the greatest Pain and Grief rather than commit the least Sin.
Mary AstellThat 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 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 AstellNor 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.
Mary Astell