Every one knows, that the mind will not be kept from contemplating what it loves in the midst of crowds and business. Hence come those frequent absences, so observable in conversation; for whilst the body is confined to present company, the mind is flown to that which it delights in.

Mary Astell

Mary Astell

Absences Body Business Come Company Confined Contemplating Conversation Crowds Delights Every Flown Frequent Hence Kept Knows Loves Midst Mind Present Those Which Whilst Will

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