There are no persons capable of stooping so low as those who desire to rise in the world.
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of BlessingtonWit is the lightning of the mind, reason the sunshine, and reflection the moonlight.
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of BlessingtonMountains appear more lofty the nearer they are approached, but great men resemble them not in this particular.
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of BlessingtonListeners beware, for ye are doomed never to hear good of yourselves.
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington