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We ought as much as we can to endeavour the Perfecting of our Beings, and that we be as happy as possibly we may.

~Mary Astell

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Whilst our Hearts are violently set upon any thing, there is no convincing us that we shall ever be of another Mind.

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Why is Slavery so much condemn'd and strove against in one Case, and so highly applauded and held so necessary and so sacred in another?

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Women are from their very infancy debarred those Advantages with the want of which they are afterwards reproached.

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Women need not take up with mean things, since (if they are not wanting to themselves) they are capable of the best.

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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Writer

Born: November 12th, 1666

Died: May 11th, 1731

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