We travellers are in very hard circumstances. If we say nothing but what has been said before us, we are dull and have observed nothing. If we tell anything new, we are laughed at as fabulous and romantic. Mary Wortley Montagu circumstancedullfabulous share on social
We are no more free agents than the queen of clubs when she victoriously takes prisoner the knave of hearts. Mary Wortley Montagu agentclubfree Change image and share on social
In short I will part with anything for you but you. Mary Wortley Montagu partshort Change image and share on social
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall retain to my day of Death the Humour of saying what I think. Mary Wortley Montagu beardaydeath Change image and share on social
Writers of novels and romance in general bring a double loss to their readers; robbing them of their time and money; representing men, manners, and things, that never have been, or are likely to be. Mary Wortley Montagu bringdoublegeneral Change image and share on social
I prefer liberty to chains of diamonds. Mary Wortley Montagu chaindiamondliberty Change image and share on social
People commonly educate their children as they build their houses, according to some plan they think beautiful, without considering whether it is suited to the purposes for which they are designed. Mary Wortley Montagu beautifulbuildchild Change image and share on social
The pretty fellows you speak of, I own entertain me sometimes, but is it impossible to be diverted with what one despises? I can laugh at a puppet show, at the same time I know there is nothing in it worth my attention or regard. Mary Wortley Montagu attentiondespisedivert share on social
Life is too short for a long story. Mary Wortley Montagu lifelongshort Change image and share on social
There is nothing can pay one for that invaluable ignorance which is the companion of youth, those sanguine groundless hopes, and that lively vanity which makes all the happiness of life. Mary Wortley Montagu companiongroundlesshappiness Change image and share on social
