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“No modest man ever did or ever will make a fortune.”

Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu

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A compilation of personal and professional exchanges that delve into the complexities of human connection and introspection. more

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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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