'Tis very great pity that they who are so apt to over-rate themselves in smaller matters, shou'd, where it most concerns them to know, and stand upon their Value, be so insensible of their own worth.
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There is not anything so excellent, but some will carp at it. . .Mary Astell
That which has not a real excellency and value in it self, entertains no longer than the giddy Humour which recommended it to us holds.
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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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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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Whilst our Hearts are violently set upon any thing, there is no convincing us that we shall ever be of another Mind.
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Certain I am, that Christian Religion does no where allow Rebellion.
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