I wish you would moderate that fondness you have for your children. I do not mean you should abate any part of your care, or not do your duty to them in its utmost extent, but I would have you early prepare yourself for disappointments, which are heavy in proportion to their being surprising.
Mary Wortley MontaguIt goes far towards reconciling me to being a woman, when I reflect that I am thus in no danger of ever marrying one.
Mary Wortley MontaguSatire should, like a polished razor keen, Wound with a touch that's scarcely felt or seen.
Mary Wortley MontaguLet this great maxim be my virtue's guide,- In part she is to blame that has been tried: He comes too near that comes to be denied.
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