Mary Wollstonecraft Husband Quotations

The divine right of husbands, like the divine right of kings, may, it is hoped, in this enlightened age, be contested without danger.

My husband - my king.

Some women govern their husbands without degrading themselves, because intellect will always govern.

Make women rational creatures, and free citizens, and they will quickly become good wives; - that is, if men do not neglect the duties of husbands and fathers.

To be a good mother, a woman must have sense, and that independence of mind which few women possess who are taught to depend entirely on their husbands. Meek wives are, in general, foolish mothers; wanting their children to love them best, and take their part, in secret, against the father, who is held up as a scarecrow.

We cannot, without depraving our minds, endeavour to please a lover or husband, but in proportion as he pleases us.