Tis a sort of duty to be rich, that it may be in one's power to do good, riches being another word for power. Mary Wortley Montagu dutygoodpower 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
I prefer liberty to chains of diamonds. Mary Wortley Montagu chaindiamondliberty Change image and 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
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
Life is too short for a long story. Mary Wortley Montagu lifelongshort 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
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
I hate the noise and hurry inseparable from great Estates and Titles, and look upon both as blessings that ought only to be given to fools, for 'Tis only to them that they are blessings. Mary Wortley Montagu blessingestatefool Change image and share on social
