Famous quotes containing the words wortley montagu, mary wortley, mary, wortley and/or montagu:
“Life is too short for a long story.”
—Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689–1762)
“A face is too slight a foundation for happiness.”
—Mary Wortley, Lady Montagu (1689–1762)
“Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.”
—Bible: New Testament, Luke 1:38.
“Life is too short for a long story.”
—Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689–1762)
“I wish you would moderate that fondness you have for your children. I do not mean you should abate any part of your care, or not do your duty to them in its utmost extent, but I would have you early prepare yourself for disappointments, which are heavy in proportion to their being surprising.”
—Mary Wortley, Lady Montagu (1689–1762)
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