What did Mary Astell mean by: He who will be just, must be forc’d to acknowledge, that neither Sex are always in the right. Mary Astell Philosopher · England Copy
Every Body has so good an Opinion of their own Understanding as to think their own way the best. Author, January 3, 2024January 1, 2025, Mary Astell, Opinion, Superiority, Understanding, 0 Mary Astell Philosopher · England
The Soul debases her self, when she sets her affections on any thing but her creator. Author, January 3, 2024January 1, 2025, Mary Astell, Devotion, Idolatry, Spirituality, 0 Mary Astell Philosopher · England
The Span of Life is too short to be trifled away in unconcerning and unprofitable Matters. Author, January 3, 2024January 1, 2025, Mary Astell, Priorities, Productivity, Time, 0 Mary Astell Philosopher · England
If a Woman can neither Love nor Honour, she does ill in promising to Obey. Author, January 3, 2024January 1, 2025, Mary Astell, Honour, Love, Obedience, 0 Mary Astell Philosopher · England
Fetters of gold are still fetters, and the softest lining can never make them so easy as liberty. Author, January 3, 2024January 1, 2025, Mary Astell, Freedom, Materialism, Restriction, 0 Mary Astell Philosopher · England
If absolute sovereignty be not necessary in a State, how comes it to be so in a family? Author, January 3, 2024January 1, 2025, Mary Astell, Family, Sovereignty, State, 0 Mary Astell Philosopher · England
It is not the Head but the Heart that is the Seat of Atheism. Author, January 3, 2024January 1, 2025, Mary Astell, Atheism, Heart, 0 Mary Astell Philosopher · England
How can a Man respect his Wife when he has a contemptible Opinion of her and her Sex? Author, January 3, 2024January 1, 2025, Mary Astell, Contempt, Respect, Sexism, 0 Mary Astell Philosopher · England
If it has to choose who is to be crucified, the crowd will always save Barabbas. Jean Cocteau Artist · France
One is either judge or accused. The judge sits, the accused stands. Live on your feet. Jean Cocteau Artist · France
I do not want art for a few any more than education for a few, or freedom for a few. William Morris Designer · England
A man can keep another’s secret better than his own. A woman her own better than others. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
