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Ignorance and a narrow education lay the foundation of vice, and i

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

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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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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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