'Tis a sort of duty to be rich, that it may be in one's power to do good, riches being another word for power.

Quote by Mary Worley Montagu

Topics: Duty Quotes, Power Quotes, Richness Quotes

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...

Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was...

There is nothing can pay one for that invaluable ignorance which is the companion of...

There is nothing can pay one for that invaluable ignorance which is the companion of...

There can be no situation in life in which the conversation of my dear sister...

There can be no situation in life in which the conversation of my dear sister...

Take back the beauty and wit you bestow upon me; leave me my own mediocrity...

Take back the beauty and wit you bestow upon me; leave me my own mediocrity...

I prefer liberty to chains of diamonds.

I prefer liberty to chains of diamonds.

The manners of mankind do not differ so widely as our voyage writers would make...

The manners of mankind do not differ so widely as our voyage writers would make...

There is nothing can pay one for that invaluable ignorance which is the companion of...

There is nothing can pay one for that invaluable ignorance which is the companion of...

I give myself sometimes admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it

I give myself sometimes admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it

Three may keep counsel, if two be away

Three may keep counsel, if two be away

Never text while driving. I'm pretty sure what you have to tell someone is not...

Never text while driving. I'm pretty sure what you have to tell someone is not...

My advice to you concerning applause is this: enjoy it but never quite believe it.

My advice to you concerning applause is this: enjoy it but never quite believe it.

Most of us ask for advice when we know the answer but we want a...

Most of us ask for advice when we know the answer but we want a...

Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the...

Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the...

Kids, don't do drugs. Just be aware. They exist, they are real.

Kids, don't do drugs. Just be aware. They exist, they are real.

For when we rage, advice is often seen By blunting us to make our wits...

For when we rage, advice is often seen By blunting us to make our wits...

The same people who can deny others everything are famous for refusing themselves nothing.

The same people who can deny others everything are famous for refusing themselves nothing.

Be niggards of advice on no pretense, For the worst avarice is that of sense.

Be niggards of advice on no pretense, For the worst avarice is that of sense.

The belly will not listen to advice

The belly will not listen to advice

When a man won't listen to his conscience, it's usually because he doesn't want advice...

When a man won't listen to his conscience, it's usually because he doesn't want advice...