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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? – Mary Astell

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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. – Mary Astell

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Wisdom
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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? – Mary Astell

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design
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So it is naturally with the male and the female; the one is superior, the other inferior; the one governs, the other is governed; and the same rule must necessarily hold good with respect to all mankind. – Aristotle

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Man forgives women anything save the wit to outwit him. – Minna Antrim

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Men & Women

I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand. – Susan B. Anthony

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Men & Women

Women have got to make the world safe for men since men have made it so darned unsafe for women. – Nancy Astor

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While that amendment failed, human cloning continues to advance and the breakthrough in this unethical and morally questionable science is around the corner. – Mike Pence

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