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
Not because they were servants were we so reserved, for many noble persons are forced to serve through necessity, but by reason the vulgar sort of servants are as ill bred as meanly born, giving children ill examples and worse counsel. Margaret Cavendish badlybearbreed 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
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
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
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
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
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
