Wit in women is apt to have bad consequences; like a sword without a scabbard, it wounds the wearer and provokes assailants. Elizabeth Montagu aptassailantbad Change image and share on social
I endeavor to be wise when I cannot be merry, easy when I cannot be glad, content with what cannot be mended and patient when there be no redress. Elizabeth Montagu contenteasyendeavor Change image and share on social
To judge therefore of Shakespeare by Aristotle's rule is like trying a man by the Laws of one Country who acted under those of another. Elizabeth Montagu actaristotlecountry Change image and share on social
I never invite idiots to my house. Elizabeth Montagu houseidiotinvite Change image and share on social
She kindly laments that I am not of the party, and to be sure I honour great ladies, and I admire great wits, but I am of the same opinion in regard to assemblies that is held concerning oysters, that they are never good in a month that has not the letter R in it. Elizabeth Montagu admireassemblygood share on social
