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.
No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting.
No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting.
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.
