Marriage quote by Mary Astell

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But, alas! what poor Woman is ever taught that she should have a higher Design than to get her a Husband?
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"But, alas! what poor Woman is ever taught that she should have a higher Design than to get her a Husband?"

- Mary Astell

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This quote by Mary Astell talks to the minimal expectations put on women in the past. Women were anticipated to concentrate on discovering an other half and nothing else. This quote implies that women must have higher goals than just discovering an other half. Astell is suggesting that women ought to be encouraged to pursue their own interests and goals, rather than simply focusing on marriage. This quote is a tip of the importance of motivating women to pursue their own ambitions and to not be restricted by social expectations. It is a call to action for society to recognize the potential of ladies and to supply them with the same opportunities as males. Astell's quote is a tip that ladies need to be empowered to pursue their own dreams and to not be restricted by the expectations of society.

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Mary Astell This quote is written / told by Mary Astell between December 12, 1666 and May 11, 1731. She was a famous Writer from England, the quote is categorized under the topic Marriage. The author also have 38 other quotes.

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