Taught from infancy that beauty is woman's sceptre, the mind shapes itself to the body, and roaming round its gilt cage, only seeks to adorn its prison.
Mary WollstonecraftRead
Till women are more rationally educated, the progress in human virtue and improvement in knowledge must receive continual checks.
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What this quote means
Mary Wollstonecraft emphasizes the importance of rational education for women in advancing virtue and knowledge in society.
In this quote, Mary Wollstonecraft asserts that the overall progress of humanity is hindered by the lack of rational education for women. She argues that without empowering women through education, society will face continual setbacks in the development of virtue and knowledge, as educated individuals are crucial for the advancement of any community.
Themes
EducationWomenProgressKnowledgeVirtue
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire discussions in a women's empowerment workshop.
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