“The use of knowledge in our sex (beside the amusement of solitude) is to moderate the passions and learn to be contented with a small expense, which are the certain effects of a studious life and, it may be, preferable even to that fame which men have engrossed to themselves and will not suffer us to share.”
Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu
Work
The Works of the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montagu: Including Her Correspondence, Poems, and Essays, Form Her Genuine Papers
The Works of the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montagu is a comprehensive compilation of the writings of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, showcasing her extensive correspondence, poetic works, and essays. These writings offer insights into the social and political landscape of her time, reflecting her intellectual and cultural contributions. 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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