And though my Lord hath lost his estate and been banished out of his country, yet neither despised poverty nor pinching necessity could make him break the bonds of friendship or weaken his loyal duty. Margaret Cavendish banishbondbreak Change image and share on social
For I, hearing my Lord's estate amongst many more estates was to be sold, and that the wives of the owners should have an allowance therefrom, it gave me hopes I should receive a benefit thereby. Margaret Cavendish allowancebenefitestate Change image and share on social
As for my brothers, of whom I had three, I know not how they were bred. Margaret Cavendish breedbrother 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
And though I might have learnt more wit and advanced my understanding by living in a Court, yet being dull, fearful and bashful, I neither heeded what was said or practised, but just what belonged to my loyal duty and my own honest reputation. Margaret Cavendish advancebashfulbelong share on social
For disorder obstructs: besides, it doth disgust life, distract the appetities, and yield no true relish to the senses. Margaret Cavendish appetitiesdisgustdisorder Change image and share on social
For Pleasure, Delight, Peace and Felicity live in method and temperance. Margaret Cavendish delightfelicitylive Change image and share on social
My mother was a good mistress to her servants, taking care of them in their sicknesses, not sparing any cost she was able to bestow for their recovery. Margaret Cavendish bestowcarecost Change image and share on social
Not that I am ashamed of my mind or body, my birth or breeding, my actions or fortunes, for my bashfulness is in my nature, not for any crime. Margaret Cavendish actionashamedbashfulness Change image and share on social
Indeed I did not stand as a beggar at the Parliament door, for I never was at the Parliament-House, nor stood I ever at the door as I do know or can remember; not as a petitioner I am sure. Margaret Cavendish beggardoorhouse Change image and share on social
