“Nature has not placed us in an inferior rank to men, no more than the females of other animals, where we see no distinction of capacity, though I am persuaded if there was a commonwealth of rational horses... it would be an established maxim amongst them that a mare could not be taught to pace.”
Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu
Work
The works of the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montagu: including her correspondence, poems, and essays
The works of the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montagu is a comprehensive compilation of her literary contributions. It features her extensive correspondence, showcasing her insights into the political and social climate of her time, alongside her poetry and essays, which reflect her intellectual depth and wit. more
Author
Mary Wortley Montagu
Mary Wortley Montagu was an English writer known for her epistolary works and travel diaries. Born on May 15, 1689, and died on August 21, 1762, she is celebrated for her interest in Eastern cultures and her reflections on the status of women. more
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