“For certainly there cannot be a higher pleasure than to think that we love and are beloved by the most amiable and best Being.”
Quote by Mary Astell
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Mary Astell
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. more
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