I don’t say ‘tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit — Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
I hate the noise and hurry inseparable from great estates and titles, and look upon both as blessings — Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
Nobody can deny but religion is a comfort to the distressed, a cordial to the sick — Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
Nobody should trust their virtue with necessity, the force of which is never known till it is felt — Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
People commonly educate their children as they build their houses, according to some plan they think beautiful — Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
Prudent people are very happy; ’tis an exceeding fine thing, that’s certain, but I was born without it — Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
The pretty fellows you speak of, I own entertain me sometimes, but is it impossible to be diverted with what one despises? — Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
We are no more free agents than the queen of clubs when she victoriously takes prisoner the knave of hearts. — Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
We travellers are in very hard circumstances. If we say nothing but what has been said before us — Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
Writers of novels and romance in general bring a double loss to their readers; robbing them of their — Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
While conscience is our friend, all is at peace; however once it is offended, farewell to a tranquil mind. — Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
But the fruit that can fall without shaking indeed is too mellow for me. – — Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
I give myself sometimes admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it. — Lady Mary Wortley Montagu