“We may not commit a lesser Sin under pretence to avoid a greater, but we may, nay we ought to endure the greatest Pain and Grief rather than commit the least Sin.”
Quote by Mary Astell
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Letters Concerning the Love of God
This book is a collection of letters written by the 17th-century philosopher and theologian, Jacobus Arminius, discussing the concept of God's love and its implications for human understanding and experience. more
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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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