The vices of the rich and great are mistaken for error; and those of the poor and lowly, for crimes.
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of BlessingtonWhen we find that we are not liked, we assert that we are not understood; when probably the dislike we have excited proceeds from our being too fully comprehended.
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of BlessingtonI see little alteration at Lyons since I formerly passed through it. Its manufactories are, nevertheless, flourishing, though less improvement than could be expected is visible in the external aspect of the place.
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessingtonalas! there is no casting anchor in the stream of time!
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington