In such misfortunes my Mother was of an heroic spirit, in suffering patiently when there was no remedy, and being industrious where she thought she could help. Margaret Cavendish heroicindustriousmisfortune Change image and share on social
As for plenty, we had not only for necessity, conveniency and decency, but for delight and pleasure to superfluity. Margaret Cavendish conveniencydecencydelight Change image and share on social
First, they were bred when I was not capable to observe or before I was born; likewise the breeding of men is of a different manner from that of women. Margaret Cavendish bearbreedcapable Change image and share on social
Indeed I had not much wit, yet I was not an idiot - my wit was according to my years. Margaret Cavendish idiotwityear Change image and share on social
But if our sex would but well consider and rationally ponder, they will perceive and find that it is neither words nor place that can advance them, but worth and merit. Margaret Cavendish advancefindmerit Change image and share on social
Indeed, I was so afraid to dishonour my friends and family by my indiscreet actions, that I rather chose to be accounted a fool, than to be thought rude or wanton. Margaret Cavendish accountactionafraid Change image and share on social
My other brother, the Lord Lucas, who was heir to my father's estate, and as it were the father to take care of us all, is not less valiant than they were, although his skill in the discipline of war was not so much, not being bred therein. Margaret Cavendish breedbrothercare share on social
A rude nature is worse than a brute nature by so much more as man is better than a beast: and those that are of civil natures and genteel dispositions are as much nearer to celestial creatures as those that are rude and cruel are to devils. Margaret Cavendish badlybeastbrute share on social
Marriage is the grave or tomb of wit. Margaret Cavendish gravemarriagetomb Change image and share on social
And not only my own brothers and sisters agreed so but my brothers and sisters in law; and their children, although but young, had the like agreeable natures and affectionate dispositions. Margaret Cavendish affectionateagreeagreeable Change image and share on social
