“I have never, in all my various travels, seen but two sorts of people I mean men and women, who always have been, and ever will be, the same. The same vices and the same follies have been the fruit of all ages, though sometimes under different names.”
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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