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Mary Astell, born on November 12, 1666 and died on May 11, 1731, was an English writer and philosopher during the Enlightenment era. Known for her feminist ideas, she wrote extensively on issues such as women's education, religious faith, and moral philosophy, which had a profound impact on the feminist movement.

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Famous Mary Astell Quotes

“For my part I think the Learned, and Unlearned Blockhead pretty equal; for 'tis all one to me, whether a Man talk Nonsense, or unintelligible Sense, I am diverted and edified alike by either; the one enjoys himself less, but suffers his Friends to do it more; the other enjoys himself and his own Humour enough, but will let no body else do it in his Company.”

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Book:A Serious Proposal to the Ladies

Source: A Serious Proposal to the Ladies

“Every one knows, that the mind will not be kept from contemplating what it loves in the midst of crowds and business. Hence come those frequent absences, so observable in conversation; for whilst the body is confined to present company, the mind is flown to that which it delights in.”

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Author:Mary Astell

“Every Body has so good an Opinion of their own Understanding as to think their own way the best.”

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Book:Astell: Political Writings

Source: Astell: Political Writings