'Tis a sort of duty to be rich, that it may be in one's power to do good, riches being another word for power.
Mary Wortley MontaguI don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.
Mary Wortley MontaguSatire should, like a polished razor keen, Wound with a touch that's scarcely felt or seen.
Mary Wortley Montagu