#Mary Wollstonecraft

True politeness is a polish, not a varnish; and should rather be acquired by observation than admonition.

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 True politeness is a polish, not a varnish; and should rather be acquired by observation than admonition.

Jan 13,2024

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Situation seems to be the mould in which men’s characters are formed.

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 Situation seems to be the mould in which men’s characters are formed.

Nov 26,2021

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I love man as my fellow; but his scepter, real, or usurped, extends not to me, unless the reason of an individual demands

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 I love man as my fellow; but his scepter, real, or usurped, extends not to me, unless the reason of an individual demands

Dec 18,2020

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Solitude and reflection are necessary to give to wishes the force of passions.

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 Solitude and reflection are necessary to give to wishes the force of passions.

Dec 04,2020

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The appetites will rule if the mind is vacant.

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 The appetites will rule if the mind is vacant.

Nov 14,2020

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