Mary Astell

There is not anything so excellent, but some will carp at it. . .

There is not anything so excellent, but some will carp at it. . .

. . . he who only or chiefly chose for Beauty, will in a little Time find the same Reason read more

. . . he who only or chiefly chose for Beauty, will in a little Time find the same Reason for another Choice.

Women are not so well united as to form an Insurrection. They are for the most part wise enough to read more

Women are not so well united as to form an Insurrection. They are for the most part wise enough to love their Chains, and to discern how becomingly they fit.

If all men are born free, how is it that all women are born slaves?

If all men are born free, how is it that all women are born slaves?

If all men are born free, why is it that all women are born slaves?

If all men are born free, why is it that all women are born slaves?