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Mary Astell

English

November 12, 1666

Writer

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The Span of Life is too short to be trifled away in unconcerning and unprofitable Matters.

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Ignorance and a narrow education lay the foundation of vice, and imitation and custom rear it up.

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But, alas! what poor Woman is ever taught that she should have a higher Design than to get her a Husband?

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Marry for Love, an Heroick Action, which makes a mighty noise in the World, partly because of its rarity, and partly in regard of its extravagancy.

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Although it has been said by men of more wit than wisdom, and perhaps more malice than either, that women are naturally incapable of acting prudently, or that they are necessarily determined to folly, I must by no means grant it.

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