Public spirit must be nurtured by private virtue, or it will resemble the factitious sentiment which makes women careful to preserve their reputation, and men their honour.
Mary Wollstonecraft
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- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- A Vindication of the Rights of Woman; source text line 6541
- A Vindication of the Rights of Woman; source text line 6541
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