'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

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...

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 prefer liberty to chains of diamonds.

I prefer liberty to chains of diamonds.

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

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

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

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...

Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you. Listen in such...

Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you. Listen in such...

The true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man's observation, not overturning it

The true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man's observation, not overturning it

If you ever have to support a flagging conversation, introduce the topic of eating

If you ever have to support a flagging conversation, introduce the topic of eating

A single conversation had my heart racing I can hardly get my mind off of...

A single conversation had my heart racing I can hardly get my mind off of...

A single conversation across the table with a wise person is worth a month's study...

A single conversation across the table with a wise person is worth a month's study...

Polite conversation is rarely either.

Polite conversation is rarely either.

When you respond to my texts with the letter 'K' ...thats the quickest way to...

When you respond to my texts with the letter 'K' ...thats the quickest way to...

The quietness of his tone italicized the malice of his reply.

The quietness of his tone italicized the malice of his reply.

I consider conversations with people to be mind exercises, but I don't want to pull...

I consider conversations with people to be mind exercises, but I don't want to pull...

Dear teacher, I talk no matter where I am. Moving my seat will not help.

Dear teacher, I talk no matter where I am. Moving my seat will not help.

I'm done being the first one to start the conversation with you.

I'm done being the first one to start the conversation with you.

Sisters are like continents: they look different, have different names, and are different shapes.....but are...

Sisters are like continents: they look different, have different names, and are different shapes.....but are...