Make women rational creatures, and free citizens, and they will quickly become good wives; - that is, if men do not neglect the duties of husbands and fathers.

Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft

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Independence I have long considered as the grand blessing of life, the basis of every...

Independence I have long considered as the grand blessing of life, the basis of every...

Surely something resides in this heart that is not perishable - and life is more...

Surely something resides in this heart that is not perishable - and life is more...

Slavery to monarchs and ministers, which the world will be long freeing itself from, and...

Slavery to monarchs and ministers, which the world will be long freeing itself from, and...

Nothing contributes so much to tranquilizing the mind as a steady purpose - a point...

Nothing contributes so much to tranquilizing the mind as a steady purpose - a point...

In fact, it is a farce to call any being virtuous whose virtues do not...

In fact, it is a farce to call any being virtuous whose virtues do not...

Men and women must be educated, in a great degree, by the opinions and manners...

Men and women must be educated, in a great degree, by the opinions and manners...

Strengthen the female mind by enlarging it, and there will be an end to blind...

Strengthen the female mind by enlarging it, and there will be an end to blind...

It appears to me impossible that I should cease to exist, or that this active,...

It appears to me impossible that I should cease to exist, or that this active,...

Learn from me, if not by my precepts, then by my example, how dangerous is...

Learn from me, if not by my precepts, then by my example, how dangerous is...