Love in France is a comedy; in England a tragedy; in Italy an opera seria; and in Germany a melodrama.
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of BlessingtonThe chief prerequisite for a escort is to have a flexible conscience and an inflexible politeness.
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessingtonalas! there is no casting anchor in the stream of time!
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington