“Whoever will cultivate their own mind will find full employment. Every virtue does not only require great care in the planting, but as much daily solicitude in cherishing as exotic fruits and flowers; the vices and passions (which I am afraid are the natural product of the soil) demand perpetual weeding. Add to this the search after knowledge. . . and the longest life is too short.”
Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu
Work
The Letters and Works of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
The book offers a comprehensive look into the life and thoughts of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, showcasing her extensive correspondence with notable figures of her time and her contributions to literature and political discourse. 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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