Happiness is a rare plant that seldom takes root on earth-few ever enjoyed it, except for a brief period; the search after it is rarely rewarded by the discovery, but there is an admirable substitute for it... a contented spirit.
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of BlessingtonOnly vain people wage war against the vanity of others.
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of BlessingtonPrejudices are the chains forged by ignorance to keep men apart.
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington