“True happiness must arise from well-regulated affections, and an affection includes a duty.”
Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft
Work
Vindication of the Rights of Women
Written by Mary Wollstonecraft, this book is a foundational text in the feminist movement, addressing issues of women's education, legal rights, and societal roles. more
Author
Mary Wollstonecraft
Mary Wollstonecraft, born on April 27, 1759, and died on September 10, 1797, was an influential English writer, philosopher, and feminist. She is best known for her work 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman', which challenged the gender roles and social structures of her time. more
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