There are many examples of women that have excelled in learning, and even in war, but this is no reason we should bring em all up to Latin and Greek or else military discipline, instead of needle-work and housewifery.

Summary

The quote argues against providing women with education and training in subjects like Latin, Greek, or military discipline, suggesting that they should focus instead on more traditional domestic duties like needlework and housewifery. The intention appears to be to limit women's opportunities and confine them to specific gender roles based on societal expectations, asserting that previous exceptional women serve as exceptions but not reasons to expand education and training options for women beyond traditional feminine spheres.

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