Mary Astell Quotes

Although it has been said by men of more wit than wisdom, and perhaps more malice than either, that women are naturally incapable of acting prudently, or that they are necessarily determined to folly, I must by no means grant it.

Mary Astell

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: November 12, 1666 - May 11, 1731

Topics

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Life is essentially a question of values.

Meir Kahane

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I was on network TV for about 15 years or so, which I loved.

Maura Tierney

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I don't have a great voice or even a good voice.

Jeff Ament

GoodGreatVoiceEven

Every intelligence agency in the world believed that Saddam Hussein had had weapons of mass destruction, precursor chemicals. The inspectors, over a period of ten years, had managed to gain access to much of those precursor chemicals.

John Reid

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As we've lost this idea of pilgrimage, we've lost this idea of human beings walking for a very, very long time. It does change you.

Robyn Davidson

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Now the advantage is all with the hitters.

Rogers Hornsby

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Experience teaches us that we do not always receive the blessings we ask for in prayer.

Mary Baker Eddy

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The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.

Mike Murdock

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When you lose a child in an accident as I did, it's final - you're not caught in this longing for him, to search for him, knowing he's out there some place.

Lois Lowry

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We should never forget that Americans continue to advocate for individual liberty, equality and self-governance. We often step in when it's necessary to help countries in need. But our history needs no whitewashing. To attempt this does us a terrible disservice.

Jay Parini

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Soon, I will be 'King of all Hollywoodland.'

Joss Whedon

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I don't feel there's any reason to apologise for having a wicked imagination. I think it's important as a maker of fantasy and of horror.

Clive Barker

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