No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting. Mary Wortley Montagu cheapentertainmentlast Change image and share on social
A face is too slight a foundation for happiness. Mary Wortley Montagu facefoundationhappiness Change image and share on social
Nobody can deny but religion is a comfort to the distressed, a cordial to the sick, and sometimes a restraint on the wicked; therefore whoever would argue or laugh it out of the world without giving some equivalent for it ought to be treated as a common enemy. Mary Wortley Montagu arguecomfortcommon share on social
Civility costs nothing, and buys everything. Mary Wortley Montagu buycivilitycost Change image and share on social
Nobody should trust their virtue with necessity, the force of which is never known till it is felt, and it is therefore one of the first duties to avoid the temptation of it. Mary Wortley Montagu avoiddutyfelt Change image and share on social
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
I don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it. Mary Wortley Montagu advancegreatimpossible share on social
While conscience is our friend, all is at peace; however once it is offended, farewell to a tranquil mind. Mary Wortley Montagu consciencefarewellfriend 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
No modest man ever did or ever will make a fortune. Mary Wortley Montagu fortunemakeman Change image and share on social
