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I don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.
— Mary Wortley Montagu
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In short I will part with anything for you but you.
— Mary Wortley Montagu
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Life is too short for a long story.
— Mary Wortley Montagu
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The ultimate end of your education was to make you a good wife.
— Mary Wortley Montagu
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We are no more free agents than the queen of clubs when she victoriously takes prisoner the knave of hearts.
— Mary Wortley Montagu
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A face is too slight a foundation for happiness.
— Mary Wortley Montagu
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