“Tis the established custom [in Vienna] for every lady to have two husbands, one that bears the name, and another that performs the duties.” TwoNamesDutyBearsHusbandCustomsVienna Book:Turkish Embassy Letters Source: Turkish Embassy Letters
“'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.” MayWealthPowerRichDutyRiches Book:Letters Source: Letters
“Nobody should trust their virtue with necessity, the force of which is never known till it is felt, and it is therefore one of the first duties to avoid the temptation of it.” ShouldFirstsForceFeltKnownVirtueDutyTemptation Book:Letters Source: Letters
“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.” ShouldMeanChildrenCareWishDutyOur ChildrenParentingDisappointmentHeavyYour ChildrenProportionSurprisingModeratesWish YouFondnessI Wish You Would Book:Letters Source: Letters
