Women are from their very infancy debarred those Advantages with the want of which they are afterwards reproached.
Mary AstellWe ought as much as we can to endeavour the Perfecting of our Beings, and that we be as happy as possibly we may.
Mary AstellTo 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 AstellFor certainly there cannot be a higher pleasure than to think that we love and are beloved by the most amiable and best Being.
Mary Astell