Ignorance and a narrow education lay the foundation of vice, and imitation and custom rear it up. – Mary Astell
We all agree that its fit to be as Happy as we can, and we need no Instructor to teach us this Knowledge, tis born with us, and is inseparable from our Being, but we very much need to be Informd what is the true Way to Happiness. – Mary Astell
Certain I am, that Christian Religion does no where allow Rebellion. – Mary Astell
If all men are born free, why is it that all women are born slaves? – Mary Astell
I want to see far more decisions taken far closer to the patients, the passengers and the pupils. Far more power for locally and regionally elected politicians who understand best the needs of their areas. And far more say too for the dedicated staff at all levels in health and education. – Charles Kennedy