Quotes by Mary Worley Montagu

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

#Advice

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

#Mankind

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

#Entertainment, #Pleasure

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

#Ignorance

I prefer liberty to chains of diamonds.

#Liberty

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

#Prudence

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

#Self-esteem