Time has the same effect on the mind as on the face; the predominant passion and the strongest feature become more conspicuous from the others retiring.
Mary Wortley MontaguA woman, till five-and-thirty, is only looked upon as a raw girl, and can possibly make no noise in the world till about forty.
Mary Wortley MontaguWhile conscience is our friend, all is at peace; however once it is offended, farewell to a tranquil mind.
Mary Wortley MontaguI regard almost all quarrels of princes on the same footing, and I see nothing that marks man's unreason so positively as war. Indeed, what folly to kill one another for interests often imaginary, and always for the pleasure of persons who do not think themselves even obliged to those who sacrifice themselves for them!
Mary Wortley Montagu