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Downsides of wealth1 quote
Fetters of gold are still fetters, and the softest lining can never make them so easy as liberty. — Mary Astell · 1696Marriage1 quote
Tis less to be wonder'd at that women marry off in haste, for if they took time to consider and reflect upon it, they seldom would. — Mary Astell · 1700Men and women1 quote
If all men are born free, how is it that all women are born slaves? — Mary Astell · 1706Oppression of women1 quote
If all men are born free, how is it that all women are born slaves? — Mary Astell · 1706Wealth1 quote
Fetters of gold are still fetters, and the softest lining can never make them so easy as liberty. — Mary Astell · 1696Wealth as burden1 quote
Fetters of gold are still fetters, and the softest lining can never make them so easy as liberty. — Mary Astell · 1696