In France, a woman may forget that she is neither young nor handsome; for the absence of these claims to attention does not expose her to be neglected by the male sex.
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of BlessingtonBorrowed thoughts, like borrowed money, only show the poverty of the borrower.
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of BlessingtonThe infirmities of genius are often mistaken for its privileges.
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of BlessingtonConversation is the legs on which thought walks; and writing, the wings by which it flies.
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington