Maxioms by Mary Wortley Montagu
I despise the pleasure of pleasing people that I despise.
I despise the pleasure of pleasing people that I despise.
No modest man ever did or ever will make a fortune.
No modest man ever did or ever will make a fortune.
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall read more
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. - The Complete Letters of Lady Mary Wortly Montagu.
No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting.
No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting.
