Quote by Daniel Defoe

I have often thought of it as one of the most barbarous customs in the world, considering us as a civilized and a Christian country, that we deny the advantages of learning to women.

I have often thought of it as one of the most barbarous cust

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This quote highlights the speaker's strong belief that denying women the privileges of education is a cruel and uncivilized practice, especially in a society that prides itself on being both advanced and Christian. It criticizes the notion that women should be deprived of the benefits and opportunities that come with learning, suggesting that such a view goes against the principles of humanity and equality.

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