What did Mary Astell mean by: Your glass will not do you half so much service as a serious reflection on your own minds. Mary Astell Philosopher · England Copy
Certain I am, that Christian Religion does no where allow Rebellion. Author, January 3, 2024January 1, 2025, Mary Astell, Morality, Rebellion, Religion, 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
That Man indeed can never be good at heart, who is full of himself and his own Endowments. Author, January 3, 2024January 1, 2025, Mary Astell, Ego, Morality, Selfishness, 0 Mary Astell Philosopher · England
Ignorance and a narrow education lay the foundation of vice, and imitation and custom rear it up. Author, January 3, 2024January 1, 2025, Mary Astell, Education, Ignorance, Vice, 0 Mary Astell Philosopher · England
God is His own Design and End, and that there is no other Worthy of Him. Author, January 3, 2024January 1, 2025, Mary Astell, Design, End, Worthy, 0 Mary Astell Philosopher · England
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
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
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
The course of a river is almost always disapproved of by the source. Read explanation Jean Cocteau Artist · France
After the writer’s death, reading his journal is like receiving a long letter. Read explanation Jean Cocteau Artist · France
Mirrors would do well to reflect a little more before sending back images. Jean Cocteau Artist · France
