Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley – 6 Quotes

6 Quotes by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

I am very averse to bringing myself forward in print, but as my account will only appear as an appendage to a former production, and as it will be confined to such topics as have connection with my authorship alone, I can hardly accuse myself of a personal intrusion.

– Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

My dreams were all my own I accounted for them to nobody they were my refuge when annoyed – my dearest pleasure when free.

– Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

My dreams were at once more fantastic and agreeable than my writings.

– Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

The agony of my feelings allowed me no respite no incident occurred from which my rage and misery could not extract its food.

– Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

I do not wish women to have power over men but over themselves.

– Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

The very winds whispered in soothing accents, and maternal Nature bade me weep no more.

– Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley