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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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MARY RENAULT Watching my parents I've learnt a lesson many do not recognize. True love is not signaled by romanti...
MARY KATE The decent, strong person had to do decent, strong things like love unlovable people and keep peace ...
MARY CONNEALY Taught from their infancy that beauty is woman's sceptre, the mind shapes itself to the body, and ro...
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT It is vain to expect virtue from women till they are in some degree independent of men.
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT Humor is a rubber sword - it allows you to make a point without drawing blood.
MARY HIRSCH Level with your child by being honest. Nobody spots a phony quicker than a child.
MARY MACCRACKEN I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, Doctor, and I'm happy to state I finally won out over it.
MARY CHASE Most of us pass our lives never once laying eyes on our own organs, the most precious and amazing th...
MARY ROACH