Bernard de Mandeville Quotes (text), Famous Quotes by Bernard de Mandeville

The multitude will hardly believe the excessive force of education, and in the difference of modesty between men and women, ascribe that to nature, which is altogether owing to early instruction: Miss is scarce three years old, but she’s spoke to every day to hide her leg, and rebuked in good earnest if she shows it; whilst little Master at the same age is bid to take up his coats, and piss like a man.

Bernard de Mandeville

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Birth:	15th November, 1670
Death:	21st January, 1733
Nationality:	British
Profession:	Economist, Philosopher

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