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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

“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.”

Real Self Values Humour Giddy

Book:Astell: Political Writings

Source: Astell: Political Writings

“None of us whether Men or Women but have so good an Opinion of our own Conduct as to believe we are fit, if not to direct others, at least to govern our selves.”

Ifs Men Believe Self Opinion Fit Direct

Book:Astell: Political Writings

Source: Astell: Political Writings

“The Soul debases her self, when she sets her affections on any thing but her creator.”

Soul Self Affection Creator

Book:The Christian Religion, as Profess'd by a Daughter of the Church of England

Source: The Christian Religion, as Profess'd by a Daughter of the Church of England