Doe Quote by Mary Astell
“If a Woman can neither Love nor Honour, she does ill in promising to Obey.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Unknown, date unknown
A woman lacking love or honor harms herself by promising obedience.
In simple terms: Without love or honor, obedience harms.
Key Takeaway
Seek love and honor before obedience.
Themes
gender
honor
autonomy
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
feminist
When to use this quote
- marriage
- career
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
feminist philosophy
ethical duty
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines honor for you?
- How can love coexist with obedience?
A Different Perspective
Cultural norms may restrict autonomy.
![“Virtue knowing no base repulse, shines with untarnished honour; nor does she assume or resign her emblems of honour by the will of some popular breeze. [Lat., Virtus repulse nescia sordidae, Intaminatis fulget honoribus; Nec sumit aut ponit secures Arbitrio popularis aurae.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/117/horace-172_assuming_virtue-knowing-no-base-repulse-shines-wi_2769467.jpg)
