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Ignorance and a narrow education lay the foundation of vice, and imitation and custom rear it up
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"Ignorance and a narrow education lay the foundation of vice, and imitation and custom rear it up"

- Mary Astell

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This quote by Mary Astell speaks to the idea that a lack of knowledge and a limited education can cause unethical behavior. Astell recommends that when individuals are not exposed to a wide variety of knowledge and concepts, they are more likely to engage in activities that are thought about to be wrong or unethical. Furthermore, Astell indicates that when individuals are surrounded by others who are participating in unethical habits, they are more likely to imitate that habits and make it a part of their own lives. This quote speaks with the idea that education is a crucial factor in preventing people from engaging in unethical habits, as it supplies them with the understanding and understanding of why specific activities are wrong. It also suggests that when individuals are surrounded by favorable impacts, they are most likely to make much better choices and lead more moral lives.

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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 author also have 38 other quotes.

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