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

Quote by Mary Worley Montagu

Topics: Entertainment Quotes, Pleasure Quotes

I prefer liberty to chains of diamonds.

I prefer liberty to chains of diamonds.

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...

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...

'Tis a sort of duty to be rich, that it may be in one's power...

'Tis a sort of duty to be rich, that it may be in one's power...

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...

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...

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

I finally moved out of my parent's house. It was only fair to let my...

I finally moved out of my parent's house. It was only fair to let my...

If your strength is small, don't carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don't...

If your strength is small, don't carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don't...

An exceptionally knowledgeable person with his deep knowledge of wide ranging subjects has the capability...

An exceptionally knowledgeable person with his deep knowledge of wide ranging subjects has the capability...

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict,...

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict,...

Telling the truth is the right way to act. Living with lies is harder than...

Telling the truth is the right way to act. Living with lies is harder than...

I see it all perfectly; there are two possible situations - one can either do...

I see it all perfectly; there are two possible situations - one can either do...

When a man comes to me for advice I find out the kind of advice...

When a man comes to me for advice I find out the kind of advice...

A bad attitude is like a flat tire. If you dont change it, you'll never...

A bad attitude is like a flat tire. If you dont change it, you'll never...

My advice to actresses is don't worry about your looks. The very thing that makes...

My advice to actresses is don't worry about your looks. The very thing that makes...

Some people like my advice so much that they frame it upon the wall instead...

Some people like my advice so much that they frame it upon the wall instead...

Look for what's missing. Many advisors can tell a President how to improve what's proposed...

Look for what's missing. Many advisors can tell a President how to improve what's proposed...